Ingredients
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1
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2
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2
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1/2
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1 1/3
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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1/2
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3
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2
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3
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1/2
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1/4
Directions
Enlightened Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Comfort Casserole), I found this recipe on a cooking blog called Enlightened Cooking She credits Everyday Food for the recipe but then she made changes to lighten it blogspot com/search?updated-max=2008-12-02T22%3A47%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=7 I’m saving the recipe here so I don’t lose it If you try it before I do please let me know what you think I’m totally guessing on the cooking time , Very good, I had 2lbs of ground lamb that needed used and decided on this recipe I doubled the meat and sauce portion and froze half for a later use For the marinara used a standard sized can of diced tomatoes (14 oz) mixed with a can of tomato paste (not the smallest size, but next size up just over a cup) (remember I made this part doubled) and upped my oregano, salt, and pepper a bit Spice-wise, I felt it could use a bit more cinnamon and nutmeg, but otherwise was very good Aside from the ingredient changes, I followed the directions to the letter and had a wonderful casserole that made my house smell wonderful It served my husband and our four girls with enough leftovers for four more servings I won’t star this since I changed a couple things, but would probably give it 4 5 if I could :), Great recipe A nice change for comfort food I subbed a small can of tomato paste for the marinara Also, used ground turkey and where it called to add 2 C of water I subbed 2 C of beef broth to beef up the ground turkey I will make this one again
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Steps
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1
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Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees. Cook Pasta in a Large Pot of Salted Water For 3 Minutes Fewer Than Specified on Box (~8 Minutes). Drain; Set Aside. |
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2
Done
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Meanwhile, in a Large Saucepan, Over Medium Heat, Cook Ground Beef, Breaking Apart Pieces With a Wooden Spoon, Until No Longer Pink. Add Onions; Cook and Stir 5 Minutes Longer. Transfer to a Colander; Drain Fat, and Discard. Return Beef to Pan; Add Wine. Cook Over Medium Heat Until Almost All Liquid Has Evaporated, About 5 Minutes. |
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3
Done
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Stir in Marinara Sauce, Cinnamon, Oregano, Salt, and 2 Cups Water; Simmer 15 Minutes , Stirring Occasionally, Until Thickened. Season to Taste With Salt and Pepper. |
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4
Done
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to Prepare Topping, Place Milk in a 4-Cup Glass Measure. Microwave at High 3 Minutes or Until Hot, Stirring After 2 Minutes. Melt Butter in a Large, Heavy Saucepan Over Medium Heat. Add Flour, Stirring With a Whisk, and Cook 1 Minute or Until Bubbly, Stirring Constantly. Gradually Add Milk, Stirring Constantly With a Whisk. Bring to a Simmer; Cook Over Low Heat 8 Minutes or Until Sauce Slightly Thickens, Stirring Frequently. Remove from Heat, and Stir in 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper, and Nutmeg. Stir in Parmesan. |
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5
Done
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Add Pasta to Beef Mixture; Transfer to a 9-by-13-Inch Baking Dish. Pour Sauce Over the Top, Smoothing With the Back of a Spoon Until Level. Bake Until Browned in Spots, 35 to 40 Minutes. Remove from Oven; Let Cool 15 Minutes Before Serving. Makes 10 Generous Servings. |
