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Greek Pasta and Beef

SUBMITTED BY: Dorothy Bateman

"This delightfully different casserole gives everyday macaroni and cheese an international flavor. A co-worker who's a pro at Greek cooking shared the recipe years ago. It brings raves whenever I serve it. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts"

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	45 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
SAUCE:
1 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain macaroni.
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, egg and Parmesan cheese; set aside. For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and cinnamon until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount to hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese.
In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, spread half of the macaroni mixture. Top with beef mixture and remaining macaroni mixture. Pour sauce over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2007 by QueenMaque

It was...moderately good. The macaroni had a distinctly greasy taste to it, and any actual... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by Lives4shore

Tasty comfort food. Not the healthiest with all the butter and egg which is the reason I gave... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by MotleyCrueLuvr

Yummy, I made this tonight and it was delicious. The kids hated the smell though, lol - must... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Rosebudteb81

My husband liked this recipe, I thought it would be a little more flavorful. Maybe add more... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by DRNAGY52

Very good taste and nice and big for a family dinner or gathering. You can also use a 9 x 13... MORE