Name: Greek Pasta and Beef
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni -; 1 pound ground beef -; 1 large onion, chopped -; 1 garlic clove, minced -; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce -; 1/2 cup water -; 1 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1 large egg, lightly beaten -; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -; Sauce: -; 1/4 cup butter -; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -; 3 cups 2% milk -; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten -; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

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Cooking:

30 min.

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Ingredients for - Greek Pasta and Beef

1. 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni -

2. 1 pound ground beef -

3. 1 large onion, chopped -

4. 1 garlic clove, minced -

5. 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce -

6. 1/2 cup water -

7. 1 teaspoon salt -

8. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -

9. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg -

10. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

11. 1 large egg, lightly beaten -

12. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

13. Sauce: -

14. 1/4 cup butter -

15. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -

16. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -

17. 3 cups 2% milk -

18. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten -

19. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Greek Pasta and Beef

1. Stage

Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Stage

Drain macaroni and place in a large bowl. Stir in egg and cheese; set aside.

3. Stage

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 of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese.

4. Stage

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° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.