Greek Style Macaroni Bake

And old boyfriends mom gave me this recipe (or maybe he did?), and it has become one of my favorites. It dirties 3 different pans and a casserole dish, but it's oh so worth it!

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees

Ingredients:
3/4-1 lb ground beef                                                    1/2 C. chopped onion
1 can tomato paste (6oz)                                              1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon                                              1/2 C. Real Mayonaisse (do not use Miracle Whip)
1/4 C. flour                                                                  2 C. milk
2 eggs                                                                          1/3 C. grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg                                                  8 oz. elbow macaroni

 

1. Boil noodles for half the time per package.

2. In fry pan/skillet : brown beef & onion, drain. Stir in tomato paste, salt & cinnamon.

3. In sauce pan: Combine mayo & flour. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, while stirring, over medium heat until thick.

4. Beat eggs, parmesan cheese & nutmeg. Gradually stir into sauce pan. Add in the macaroni.

5. Pour half of the macaroni mixture into a 2 quart baking/casserole dish. Layer on meat mixture. Top with remaining macaroni mixture.

Bake for 45 mins.