Lentil Pastitsio (Vegetarian)

Directions

In a saucepan bring water to boiling; add lentils and garlic.

Return to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add onion and green pepper.

Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes more or until tender.

Drain; return to pan.

Stir in sauce, cinnamon and pepper. In a bowl beat egg slightly; stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Add pasta; toss to coat set aside.

For topping: in a saucepan stir together milk and flour.

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Remove from heat. Stir in ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese.

Beat egg whites until foamy. Fold egg whites into topping; set aside.

Grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish .

Layer half the lentil mixture, half the pasta mixture, remaining lentil mixture, and remaining pasta mixture.

Spoon topping over all. Bake, uncovered, in a 350℉ (180℃) oven about 45 minutes or until hot.

Top with remaining cheese and additional cinnamon, if desired.

Let stand for 10 minutes.