Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole With A Twist Recipe

Ingredients for Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole With A Twist

• Ground Beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Clove
• Tomato Sauce
• Ground Cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
• Oregano
• Thyme
• Basil
• Salt
• 1 lb pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your favorite shape)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 cups milk

How to Make Ground Beef And Pasta Casserole With A Twist

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Meanwhile, cook 1 lb pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your favorite shape) according to package directions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
6. For the cinnamon sauce: Melt 4 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
7. Whisk in 4 tbsp all-purpose flour and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.
8. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
9. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, 2 large eggs, the cinnamon sauce, and 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
11. Spread half of the pasta mixture in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
12. Top with the beef mixture.
13. Cover with the remaining pasta mixture.
14. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese.
15. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.