Nikki's Perfect Pastitsio
"My mother used to work so hard in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were always well worth her effort. My recipe for pastitsio is easier, a bit lighter and every bit as great as Mom's.—Nikki Tsangaris, Westfield, Indiana..."
INGREDIENTS
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2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1-1/2 pounds ground sirloin
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
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BECHAMEL SAUCE:
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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2/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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4 cups 2% milk
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2 large eggs, beaten
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