Subj : Top 10 Greek Recipes - 04
To : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Aug 02 2024 04:45 pm
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Title: Nikki's Perfect Pastitsio
Categories: Pasta, Beef, Cheese, Vegetables, Sauces
Yield: 12 servings
2 1/2 c Uncooked penne pasta
2 tb Butter; melted
1 c Grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 lb Ground sirloin
1 md Onion; chopped
2 cl Garlic; minced
15 oz Can tomato sauce
1/2 ts (ea) salt & ground cinnamon
1 c Shredded Parmesan cheese;
- divided
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1/2 c Butter; diced
2/3 c A-P flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
4 c Milk
2 lg Eggs; beaten
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss
with butter; add grated Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a
greased 13" X 9" baking dish.
Set oven @ 350oF/175oC.
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat
8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking
beef into crumbles; drain. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes
longer. Stir in tomato sauce, salt and cinnamon; heat
through. Spoon over pasta. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup
shredded Parmesan cheese.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt
and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a
boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture
into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring
to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Pour over
beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 30-40
minutes longer or until golden brown.
Nikki Tsangaris, Westfield, Indiana
Makes: 12 servings
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
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... Adding bacon changes it from good to very good.
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