Pastichio
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 C. chopped onions
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 C. peeled, chopped tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
3/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 C. milk
1 egg yolk
Cooking Instructions
Heat the oil in a skillet; cook the onions and meat in it over high heat, stirring steadily, for 5 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes, 1 1/2 tsp. of the salt, the black pepper, and oregano; cook over low heat 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 C. of the cheese. Taste for seasoning. In a buttered 2 1/2 quart casserole, spread half the macaroni. Spread the meat mixture over it and cover with the remaining macaroni. Melt the butter in a saucepan; gradually blend in the flour, white pepper, and remaining salt. Add the milk gradually, stirring steadily to the boiling point. Cook over low heat 5 minutes. Beat the egg yolk and remaining cheese in a bowl. Add the hot sauce slowly, stirring steadily to prevent curdling. Pour over the macaroni. Bake in a 375ΒΊ oven for 30 minutes or until top is set and golden brown. Serves 4-6.
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