Name: Beef and Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta (such as pastitsio pasta no. 2, penne, rigatoni, etc); 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or lamb); 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; salt and pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons butter (or extra virgin olive oil); 4 tablespoons flour (rice flour for gluten-free); 2 cups milk; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup kefalotyri (or pecorino or parmesan), grated; salt and pepper to taste

Description

A delicious beef and pasta bake that is gluten-free friendly!

Ingredients

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1 pound pasta (such as pastitsio pasta no. 2, penne, rigatoni, etc)
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or lamb)
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter (or extra virgin olive oil)
4 tablespoons flour (rice flour for gluten-free)
2 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup kefalotyri (or pecorino or parmesan), grated
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can use gluten-free pasta and flour for a gluten-free version.
Feel free to substitute ground beef with lamb if preferred.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 700
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 150mg