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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 8
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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this classic beef and pasta recipe made using Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes with garlic and onion – perfect if you love Greek cuisine.
Updated Nov 25, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked bucatini rigati pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef round
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese (5 oz)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, salt and cinnamon. Cook 3 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.
  • 3
    In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour. Cook and stir until smooth and bubbly. Increase heat to medium-high. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in nutmeg and 1/2 cup of the cheese until melted. Slowly stir in beaten eggs with wire whisk until blended. Arrange pasta lengthwise in baking dish. Top with beef mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

402 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 28g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
402
Total Fat
18g
0%
Saturated Fat
9g
0%
Sodium
755mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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