Greek Baked Pasta

Ingredients:

12 ounces pasta

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef

2 cans tomato sauce

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups milk

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pack shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

To taste salt

Method: Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sauté onion in hot oil in large skillet over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain mixture and return to skillet. Stir tomato sauce, next 4 ingredients, and 1 tsp salt into meat mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in Parmesan cheese, pepper, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Add sauce to pasta, stirring to coat. Transfer pasta mixture to a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture, mozzarella cheese, and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Happy Cooking!

For more recipes, check my Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/luvlittlehearts/

#pasta #groundbeef #mincedbeef #cheese #baked