*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Greek PAsticio

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Greek

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       pk           Pasta (454 g) -- cooked al dente
   1       lb           Ground beef or lamb
   2                    Onions -- chopped
   3       cl           Garlic -- chopped
  16       oz           Can whole tomatoes -- chopped
                        - and drained
   1       ts           Oregano
   1       ts           Basil
   1       ts           Allspice
   1       ts           Cinnamon
   1       ts           Sugar -- to taste
                        Topping:
   4       tb           Butter
   4       tb           Flour
   2       c            Milk
   3       tb           Parmesan cheese -- to taste
   6       oz           Feta cheese -- to taste
   2                    Eggs -- up to 3

  * Prepare ahead of time! Let cool completely!

  While toppping is cooling, prepare pasta and meat filling.
  
  Cook pasta tender but firm. Do NOT overcook!
  
  Brown the meat with the chopped onions and garlic. Add the spices,
  sugar to taste, and the drained tomatoes. Let the sauce simmer 30
  to 45 minutes. Mix in the cooked pasta and put in a baking pan.
  
  To make the topping, melt the butter in a saucepan and mix in the
  flour to form a paste. Add the milk and heat at medium stirring
  constantly until mixture thickens.  When thick, add parmesan and
  crumbled feta cheese and stir until melted. A few tablespoons of
  parmesan and about 6 oz of feta.
  
  Let this mixture cool completely before adding the beaten eggs!
  After the eggs are stirred in, pour this mixture over the meat and
  pasta. Bake about 45 minutes or until brown.
  
  This dish is a bit like moussaka because of the topping.
  
  NOTE: 6/12/93 - Made this dish with Monterey Jack cheese instead of
  feta. Used 1 to 1-1/2 cup tomato sauce instead of canned tomatoes
  and 2 eggs. Came out Delicious! - Set oven for 350 to 375°F and
  cook a full 40 minutes.

  .\\ichele
 

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