• Greekery - 01

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Fri Apr 26 16:38:00 2024
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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 Grated Parmesan cheese
    1 1/2 lb Ground sirloin
    1 md Onion; chopped
    2 cl Garlic; minced
    15 oz Can tomato sauce
    1/2 ts (ea) salt & ground cinnamon
    1 c Shredded Parmesan cheese;
    - 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 13" X 9" baking dish.

    Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.

    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.

    Nikki Tsangaris, Westfield, Indiana

    Makes: 12 servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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