Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this classic beef and pasta recipe made using Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes with garlic and onion – perfect if you love Greek cuisine.
Pastitsio
- Prep Time 35 min
- Total 1 hr 20 min
- Servings 8
- Ingredients 13
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked bucatini rigati pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef round
- 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese (5 oz)
- 2 eggs, beaten

Make With
Gold Medal Flour
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
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Step2Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, salt and cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.
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Step3In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour. Cook and stir until smooth and bubbly. Increase heat to medium-high. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in nutmeg and 1/2 cup of the cheese until melted. Slowly stir in beaten eggs with wire whisk until blended. Arrange pasta lengthwise in baking dish. Top with beef mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
402
Calories
18g
Total Fat
28g
Protein
34g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 402
- Total Fat
- 18g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 9g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 755mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 34g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 0%
- Protein
- 28g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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