Vegetable Pastitsio With Lentils Recipe

Directions:

1. Cook lentils, one clove of garlic and bay until tender. When done, drain any excess liquid and bay leaf. Smash garlic into lentils.
2. Cook onion and garlic in pan until onion is transparent. Add the fresh vegetables and cook until they are partially cooked. Add tomatoes, wine and salt and pepper, cook for 15 minutes.
3. Add lentils to vegetables and cook until ready to layer.
4. Boil noodles to al dente (8-10 minutes).
5. Drain when done and toss with olive oil and parmesan.
6. Cover and set aside.
7. Preheat oven to 350.
8. Melt butter in saucepan, add flour and whisk 1-2 minutes.
9. Add hot milk and cook until it starts to thicken.
10. Remove from heat and add nutmeg and salt.
11. Add eggs slowly.
12. Layer in baking dish vegetable/lentil mix, noodles, half of feta, vegetables, noodles, more feta, bechamel sauce and parmesan.
13. Bake covered for 25 minutes.
14. Uncover and let cook until bubbly and brown.