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Greek Pasta, Beef and Cheese

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Updated Oct 27, 2010
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Enjoy this delicious dinner made using ziti pasta, ground beef, veggies and cheese that’s cut into wedges before serving.

Greek Pasta, Beef and Cheese

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 13
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. (2 1/2 cups) uncooked ziti (long tubular pasta)
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 egg
  • 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • Dash nutmeg

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ziti to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until ground beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and thoroughly heated.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat.
  • Step 
    4
    Beat egg in medium bowl. Slowly add about half of flour mixture, stirring constantly. Return egg and flour mixture to saucepan. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese; stir to blend well.
  • Step 
    5
    Add cooked ziti to beef mixture in skillet; mix well. Layer half of ziti mixture in sprayed baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with remaining ziti mixture. Spoon white sauce over ziti mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    6
    Bake at 325°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges, center is set and cheese is browned. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. To serve, cut into squares.

Nutrition

610 Calories
34g Total Fat
33g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
610
Calories from Fat
310
Total Fat
34g
52%
Saturated Fat
16g
80%
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
1200mg
50%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
8g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
45%
45%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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