PASTICCHIO (GREEK LASAGNA)

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This is another comfort food dish from my childhood. Don't be put off by the cinnamon in this dish, this has a wonderful flavor, and a creamy texture.

Provided by Amanda Hyatt

Categories     Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 oz elbow macaroni 1 1/2 cups
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c milk
1 large beaten egg
3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
(1) 8 oz can tomato sauce
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. cook macaroni according to package directions, drain. Stir in 1/3 parmesan, the 1/4 cup milk and 1 egg, set aside.
  • 2. In skillet cook ground beef and chopped onion until meat is slightly brown and onion is tender; drain off excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, the 3/4 teaspoon salt, the cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper, set aside
  • 3. In a saucepan melt butter; blend in flour and the 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for one minute more. Stir only half of the sauce into 1 beaten egg, return that back into the saucepan. Stir in the 1/4 parmesan cheese.
  • 4. Layer half of the macaroni mixture in a 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Spoon meat mixture atop, then remaining macaroni. Spread cream sauce over all. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 45-50 mins. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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