Description

This Greek dish will become a new favorite for you and your family. It is much easier and lighter than the traditional recipe, but is still delicious.

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 c. uncooked penne pasta
• 2 T. butter, melted
• 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 lb. ground sirloin
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
• pinch nutmeg
• 1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• Bechamel Sauce:
• 1/2 c. butter, cubed
• 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• pinch nutmeg
• 4 c. 2% milk
• 2 large eggs

Steps

1. Cook penne according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter; add grated Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a greased 13 x9 inch baking dish.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain and discard grease. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomato sauce, nutmeg, salt and cinnamon; heat through. Spoon over pasta. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese.