Sunday, March 6, 2011

Tonight Greek Pasta with Beef for Dinner!

The last two recipes I posted were for baked pork chops and alfredo potatoes.  We really liked the pork chops.  Del liked the stuffed alfredo potatoes.  I much prefer just regular twice baked potatoes.  I am not keeping the potato recipe.

Tonight I am making greek pasta and beef.  Here is the recipe:
1 package elbow macaroni (16 ounces)
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
1/2 c. water
1 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

Sauce
1 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 t. cinnamon
3 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese

Cook macaroni according to package direction.  In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Stir in the tomato sauce, water, and seasonings.  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Drain macaroni.
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, egg and parmesan cheese; set aside.  For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and cinnamon until smooth.  Gradually add milk.  Bring to a boil over medium heat;  cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.  remove from the heat.  Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly.  Stir in cheese.
In a greased 3 qt. baking dish, spread half of the macaroni mixture.  Top with beef mixture.  Pour sauce over top.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 min. or until bubbly and heated through.  Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Del picked this one for us to have for dinner.  I'll let you know how it turns out.

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