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Pastitsio
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
Taste better the second day giving all the flavors a chance to blend. You can reheat at 350 for about 20 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 lb macaroni
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup butter
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb romano cheese, freshly grated
3 eggs
1 medium onion
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
fresh ground pepper
Directions:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. Saute onions in a little butter until golden; add ground beef, salt, pepper to taste, spices and tomato paste; cook until meat is browned.
3. Sauce: Melt rest of butter; add flour and stir; stir in milk and bring to a boil over low heat.
4. Cook about 2 minutes.
5. Remove from stove; add cheese; beat eggs and gradually add to white sauce, a little at a time.
6. Place half the macaroni in a 13x9 baking pan that has been sprayed with a vegetable cooking spray.
7. Spread meat mixture over the macaroni; cover the meat with the remaining macaroni; pour white sauce over it.
8. Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com