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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 6
A greek Lasagna.This is a family favourite. Can be made ahead; refrigerated. Before serving heat in microwave 20 minures #7; Set under broiler for 5 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 cup macaroni
8 ounces cottage cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 ounces milk
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
1. Cook macaroni in a large amount of boiling salted water till just tender; drain.
2. Combine cooked macaroni, 1 beaten egg,cottage cheese1/4 cup parmesan cheese,set aside.
3. In skillet cook ground beef and onion till meat is browned and onion is tender; drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and oregano; set aside.
4. For sauce,in saucepan melt butter; stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the milk and chicken broth all at once; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
5. Place half of the macaroni mixture in an 8x8x2 inch baking dish.
6. Spoon the meat mixture atop; add the remaining macaroni mixture.
7. Spread the sauce over all. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com