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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 Parmesan cheese; grated
1 1/2 lb Ground sirloin
1 md Onion; chopped
2 cl Garlic; minced
15 oz Can tomato sauce
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1 c Parmesan cheese; grated,
- 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 13x9"
baking dish.
Set oven @ 350°F/175°C.
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.
Recipe by Nikki Tsangaris, Westfield, Indiana
RECIPE FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
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