Directions:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Great a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- In a skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in onion, garlic, oregano and dryed red chili flakes (if using) saute for about 3 minutes.
- Add in ground beef; cook for about 7-10 minutes or until beef is longer pink.
- Add in 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, season with seasoning salt and pepper; drain off fat.
- Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato paste; simmer for about 25-30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add in chopped fresh parsley; set aside.
- TO MAKE WHITE SAUCE; in a heavy saucepan melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour and cook whisking for about 2 minutes (do not brown!).
- Gradually add in the half and half cream and a pinch of cayenne pepper; cook whisking for about 3 minutes or until thickened and smooth; remove from heat and add in the creamed cottage cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
- Generously butter the pie plate and sprinkle about 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs in the bottom.
- Top with HALF of the cooked macaroni pasta.
- Spread all of the meat mixture evenly over top, pressing down slightly.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Spoon the remaining macaroni over the top of the Parmesan.
- Carefully pour ALL of the white sauce over the top of the macaroni.
- Sprinkle about 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top (or to taste).
- Place the pie plate on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until golden.
- Let sit for about 15 minutes or longer before slicing (the longer you leave it sit the easier it will be to slice!).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 436.59 Kcal (1828 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 215.26 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 23.92g | 37% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 130.01mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1498.09mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 461.94mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 20.16g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 2.43g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.61g | 6% | |
| Protein | 34.39g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 337.2mg | 34% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 176.19 Kcal (738 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 86.87 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.65g | 37% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 52.47mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 604.58mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 186.42mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.13g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 0.98g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.65g | 6% | |
| Protein | 13.88g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 136.1mg | 34% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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