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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) package elbow macaroni |
1 1/2 pounds ground beef |
1 cup butter or margarine, divided |
2 medium onions, chopped |
1/2 cup chopped green pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried whole oregano |
1/2 (6-ounce) can tomato paste |
1/2 cup water |
1 3/4 cups grated romano cheese, divided |
dash of ground cinnamon |
2 egg whites, divided |
1 quart milk |
3 egg yolks |
3 whole eggs |
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well, and set aside.
2. Brown beef in a large skillet, stirring to crumble. Drain off drippings; discard. Add 1/4 cup butter, onion, and green pepper; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender. Add salt, pepper, and oregano.
3. Combine tomato paste and water; add to meat mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and cinnamon. Beat 1 egg white (at room temperature) until soft peaks form. Add to meat mixture, blending well; set aside.
4. Scald milk in a large saucepan; set aside. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add 3/4 cup cheese; stir until cheese melts.
5. Combine 3 egg yolks and 3 whole eggs in a large mixing bowl; beat well. Gradually stir in hot cream sauce mixture, stirring constantly; set aside.
6. Spread two-thirds of macaroni in a greased 12- x 8- x 2- inch baking dish. Add remaining egg white; mix thoroughly. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese on top of macaroni. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter; pour over cheese. Spread meat mixture evenly over surface. Cover with remaining macaroni; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Pour cream sauce over top. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
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