Baked Macaroni with Beef and Cheese (Pasticcio)

By Thom7747

This is a great recipe for baked pasta.  Since many internet sites have it posted this is a testament that it is a fine recipe.  Please try it and see for yourself.

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked ziti or elbow macaroni
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups grated Kasseri, Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain.
 
Cook and stir beef and onion in 10-inch skillet until beef is light brown; drain.
1. Stir in tomato sauce and salt.
2. Spread half the macaroni in a greased 8-inch square baking dish; cover with beef mixture.
3. Mix ½ cup of the cheese and cinnamon.
4. Sprinkle over beef mixture.
5. Cover with remaining macaroni.

Cook and stir milk and butter in 2-quart saucepan until butter is melted.
1. Stir at least half the milk mixture gradually into beaten eggs.
2. Blend into milk mixture in saucepan; pour over macaroni.
3. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
4. Bake uncovered at 325°F until brown and center is set, about 50 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
6. Garnish with parsley if desired.