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Directions:FOR THE PASTA: Cook the pasta according to package directions to al dente and set aside.
FOR THE MEAT SAUCE: Place a large saute pan over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add a film of olive oil and the onions and garlic with a large pinch of salt. Cook for 3 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften. Add the beef to this mixture, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with some more salt and freshly ground black pepper.
When the meat has browned, add the cinnamon, oregano, and thyme. Next add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Check for seasoning at this point, adding more if necessary. Set aside.
FOR THE BÉCHAMEL: Place a sauce pot over medium heat and add the butter.
When the butter has melted, whisk in the flour.
Next whisk in the milk and cream along with the cayenne, salt and pepper. Whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to boil slightly. Turn the heat off and whisk in the Parmesan, then set aside.
TO ASSEMBLE: In a 13x9 inch pan start to assemble the pastitsio. Using a third of the meat sauce, spread an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Put half of the pasta on top of this. Add another third of the meat sauce, then the rest of the pasta. topping with the rest of the meat sauce. Pour the béchamel over the top in an even layer. While the béchamel is soaking into the pasta, make the topping
TO TOP: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt and Parmesan. Pour over the top of the pasta, spreading it into an even layer. bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes, and then serve immediately! |
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Notes: I got this recipe off The Chew, April 2012, it is one of Michael Symon's. Ryan loves this, and I make it for him if he is celebrating a victory or feeling blue. Yes, I know it has tomatoes, he doesn't mind if they are crushed he just doesn't want to see diced tomatoes in his dinner. This is something to make for a weekend. It is not hard, but it makes a huge mess in the kitchen. I love to cook and eat, but I hate to clean up.
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