This recipe combines a world favorite of pasta with Greek flavors and baked for a warm combination with a crunchy top. While this dish takes a bit of effort, it is well worth it in the end. I original found this recipe in the Southern Living magazine so enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces Ziti Pasta cooked according to the package
- 1 small Onion Chopped
- Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 1/2 pounds Ground Beef
- 2 15 ounce cans Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Oregano
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoon Flour
- 3 cup Milk
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/3 cup Breadcrumbs
Cooking:
1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Saute onion and garlic, add beef and brown
3. Add tomato sauce, lemon, oregano, sugar & cinnamon
4. IN another pan, melt butter, add flour and saute for 2 minutes on low. Whisk in milk and increase heat to medium for 5 minutes then stir in Parmesan cheese and salt
5. Add the butter and cheese mixture to cooked pasta
6. Add pasta to a greased pan and top with beef mixture, mozzarella and breadcrumbs
7. Bake for 20 minutes
8. Let cool for 10 minutes then serve
9. Enjoy!
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