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Pastitsio

April 13, 2013

This is a dish that I have finally gotten all my family members to try and love. Now, they aren't afraid to order it when we are out.

1 Tablespoon salad oil
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 can (28oz.) Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
salt
3/4 of a 1 lb. pkg of elbow macaroni
3 Tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 1/4 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs

In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in 1 Tablespoon oil cook onion until tender. Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef, cook stirring occasionally, until all pan juices evaporate and meat is browned. Add tomatoes with their liquid, sugar, cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt, stirring to break up tomatoes, over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes. In saucepan, prepare elbow macaroni as label directs, using 2 teaspoons salt in water. Drain macaroni, return to pot. Meanwhile preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare sauce: In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, into 2 Tablespoons hot oil stir flour, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt, until blended: cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. In small bowl, beat eggs slightly. Into eggs, beat small amount of hot mixture. Slowly pour egg mixture back into milk mixture, stirring constantly until blended. Stir meat mixture and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese into macaroni in saucepan. Spoon into deep 4 quart casserole. Carefully pour sauce over macaroni mixture. In small bowl mix bread crumbs with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over sauce. Bake uncovered 40 minutes or until hot and custard is set. Let stand for 10 minutes for easier serving.

Nutritions

Calories
280

Sodium
359mg
14% DV

Fat
15g
23% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 8g 44%

Polysaturated Fat 0.54g 3%

Monosaturated Fat 5g 36%

Cholesterol 53mg 18%

Sodium 359mg 14%

Potassium 360mg 10%

Protein 20g 40%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 10%

Sugar 6g 13%

Vitamin A 348IU 6%

Vitamin B6 0.28mg 14%

Vitamin C 3mg 6%

Calcium 308mg 30%

Iron 1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Potassium 380mg 10%

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