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Not exactly Greek - not exactly Italian - from Pasta Quick & Easy! Prepare in advance, put in the oven after work, make a salad & you've got dinner.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, deseeded & chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 (1 3/4 ounce) can anchovies, drained & chopped
salt & pepper
8 ounces fusilli or 8 ounces other short pasta, shapes
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
3 eggs
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • SAUCE: Heat oil in large skillet; cook onion& pepper for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, stir& cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add beef& cook, stirring frequently, until no longer pink- about 10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes& wine; bring to a boil, lower heat& simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until sauce is fairly thick.
  • Stir in parsley& anchovies; season to taste.
  • PASTA: Cook in boiling salted water for 8- 10 minutes, or until tender.
  • Drain& transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir in the cream& set aside.
  • TOPPING: Beat yoghurt, eggs& nutmeg until well combined; season to taste.
  • ASSEMBLY: Brush a large, shallow ovenproof dish with oil (or spray with Pam).
  • Spoon in 1/2 the pasta mixture& cover with 1/2 the meat mixture.
  • Repeat these 2 layers.
  • Spread the topping over the final layer& sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  • COOKING: Bake in preheated 375F oven for 25 minutes or until the topping is golden brown& bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.7, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 189.6, Sodium 553.4, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 31.9

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