GREEK PASTA TORTE

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A subtle touch of cinnamon adds intriguing flavor to a simple pasta and ground beef casserole.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 oz. (4 cups) uncooked ziti (long tubular pasta)
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups tomato pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and 16x12-inch sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Cook ziti in Dutch oven or large saucepan as directed on package. Drain in colander. Cover to keep warm; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in pasta sauce and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. In same Dutch oven, combine 1 cup of the milk, flour, salt and pepper; mix with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk. Gradually add half of hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Stir egg mixture back into mixture in dutch oven. Add cheese; mix well. Add cooked ziti; toss gently to coat evenly.
  • Place half of ziti mixture in sprayed baking dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over ziti mixture. Top with remaining ziti mixture. Cover tightly with sprayed foil.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter.
  • Remove foil; sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top. Bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1/8 of Recipe, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 12 g

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