Pastitsio (Better Than Spaghetti) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is a great change from your everyday Spaghetti & Meatballs. This will make 8-10 servings, so be prepared for leftovers! Ingredients:
1 large onion, finely chopped |
1 cup butter |
3 lbs lean ground beef |
0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste |
1/2 cup water |
salt & pepper |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/2 cup white wine |
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked & drained |
1 lb parmesan cheese, grated |
2 eggs, well beaten |
1 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Sauté onion in small amount of butter.
2. Add beef & brown.
3. Add next 6 ingredients & simmer until thick.
4. Melt remaining butter & pour over macaroni, mixing well.
5. In a large, flat casserole, layer half of the macaroni & half of the cheese.
6. Top with beef.
7. Spread remaining macaroni & cheese.
8. Mix eggs & milk & pour over casserole.
9. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
10. Cool slightly & cut into squares.
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