pasticchio (greek lasagna)
This is another comfort food dish from my childhood. Don't be put off by the cinnamon in this dish, this has a wonderful flavor, and a creamy texture.
prep time
cook time
50 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces elbow macaroni 1 1/2 cups
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large beaten egg
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- (1) 8 ounces can tomato sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
How To Make pasticchio (greek lasagna)
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Step 1cook macaroni according to package directions, drain. Stir in 1/3 parmesan, the 1/4 cup milk and 1 egg, set aside.
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Step 2In skillet cook ground beef and chopped onion until meat is slightly brown and onion is tender; drain off excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, the 3/4 teaspoon salt, the cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper, set aside
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Step 3In a saucepan melt butter; blend in flour and the 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for one minute more. Stir only half of the sauce into 1 beaten egg, return that back into the saucepan. Stir in the 1/4 parmesan cheese.
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Step 4Layer half of the macaroni mixture in a 8x8x2 inch baking pan. Spoon meat mixture atop, then remaining macaroni. Spread cream sauce over all. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 45-50 mins. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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