Greek Pasticio

* Exported from MasterCook *

GREEK PASTICIO

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Hamburger
Greek Lamb
Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Pasta -- cooked al dente
-(454 gms)
1 lb Ground beef or lamb
2 Onions -- chopped
3 Cloves garlic -- chopped
1 cn Whole tomatoes -- chopped
-and liquid drained
1 t Oregano
1 t Basil
1 t Allspice
1 t Cinnamon
1 t Sugar - to taste
-----TOPPING-----
4 tb Butter
4 tb Flour
2 c Milk
3 tb Parmesan cheese to taste
6 oz Feta cheese to taste
2 To 3 eggs

* Prepare ahead of time!!! Let cool completely!
While toppping is
cooling, prepare pasta and meat filling.

Cook pasta tender but firm. Do NOT overcook!

Brown the meat with the chopped onions and garlic.
Add the spices, sugar to taste, and the drained
tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer 30-45 min. Mix in the
cooked pasta and put in a baking pan.

To make the topping, melt the butter (or margarine)
in a saucepan and mix in the flour to form a paste.
Add the milk and heat at medium stirring constantly
until mixture thickens. When thick, add parmesan and
crumbled feta cheese and stir until melted. A few
tablespoons of parmesan and about 6 ounces of feta.

LET THIS MIXTURE COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE ADDING THE
BEATEN EGGS!!! After the eggs are stirred in, pour
this mixture over the meat and pasta. Bake about 45
min or until brown.

This dish is a bit like moussaka because of the
topping.

NOTE: 6/12/93 - Made this dish with Montery Jack
cheese instead of feta. Used 1 to 1 1/2 cup tomato
sauce instead of canned tomatoes and 2 eggs. Came out
Delicious!!! - Set oven for 350-375F and cook a full
40 minutes.
.\ichele



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