Greek Pasta And Beef Recipes

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Drain macaroni and place in a large bowl. Stir in egg and cheese; set aside. , For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and cinnamon until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese. , In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, spread half of the macaroni mixture. Top with beef mixture and remaining macaroni mixture. Pour sauce over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and lamb over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and thyme. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes longer., Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir into meat mixture. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Cover and bake at 325° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.,

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. Add ground beef. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir in olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Serve over cooked pasta; sprinkle cheese over top.

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in tomato sauce, water and seasonings.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionaly.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine macaroni, egg and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and cinnamon until smooth.
• Gradually add milk.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
• Stir a snall amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan.
• Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat; stir in cheese.
• In a greased 3-qt baking dish, spread half of the macaroni mixture.
• Top with beef mixture and remaining macaroni mixture.
• Pour sauce over the top.
• Bake, uncovered at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.