Pastitsio Lynns Recipes Greek Meat and Pasta Casserole

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Lynn demonstrates how to make Pastitsio, a Greek meat and pasta casserole. Great for dinner and easy to make. From Taste of Home. • 1 package (7 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni • 1 pound of ground beef or lamb • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 clove of garlic, chopped • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce • 1 teaspoon salt, divided • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided • 3 Tablespoons butter • 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour • 1-1/2 cups milk • 1 egg, lightly beaten • Preheat oven to 350°. • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain, if necessary. Stir in the tomato sauce, ½ teaspoon, oregano, pepper and cinnamon, if desired; heat through. • Drain macaroni; place half of macaroni in a greased 8 or 9 inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Layer with meat mixture and remaining macaroni. Set aside. • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and remaining salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. • Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining cheese. Pour sauce over macaroni. • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. • 4 servings • Print Version: http://tinyurl.com/d6sk3fz • / lynndmc • / lynnsrecipes • http://www.lynnsrecipes.com/ • / lynnsrecipes • Instagram - http://web.stagram.com/n/lynndmc • ------- • Conversion Chart -- http://tinyurl.com/9zwze3f

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