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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  Parmesan cheese; grated
  1 1/2 lb Ground sirloin
      1 md Onion; chopped
      2 cl Garlic; minced
     15 oz Can tomato sauce
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
      1 c  Parmesan cheese; grated,
           - 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 13x9"
  baking dish.
  
  Set oven @ 350°F/175°C.
  
  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.
  
  Recipe by Nikki Tsangaris, Westfield, Indiana
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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