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Ingredients
| pasta (ziti): 12 oz |
| ground beef: 1 lb |
| onions (chopped): 1/2 cup |
| canned tomato paste: 2 cups |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| whole milk: 3 cups |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 Tbl |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/8 tsp |
| eggs: 3 |
| parmesan cheese (grated): 1/2 cup |
| bread crumbs: 1/4 cup |
| margarine (oleo): 1 tsp |
Greek Pasta Torte
Credit: www.bettycrocker.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
55 min -
Cook Time
40 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and 16x12-inch sheet of foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook ziti in Dutch oven or large saucepan as directed on package. Drain in colander. Cover to keep warm; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in pasta sauce and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Heat oven to 350°F. In same Dutch oven, combine 1 cup of the milk, flour, salt and pepper; mix with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Beat eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk. Gradually add half of hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Stir egg mixture back into mixture in dutch oven. Add cheese; mix well. Add cooked ziti; toss gently to coat evenly.
- Place half of ziti mixture in sprayed baking dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over ziti mixture. Top with remaining ziti mixture. Cover tightly with sprayed foil.
- Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 40 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix bread crumbs and butter.
- Remove foil; sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top. Bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.