Subj : Top 10 Greek Recipes - 04
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Aug 02 2024 16:52:00

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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
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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.... Adding bacon changes it from good to very good.
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