Meals Matter

Greek Pasta Bake

Contributed By: meags
Taste of Home cookbook

Ingredients

1/2 lb Ground beef

1/2 lb Ground lamb

1 Large onion, chopped

4 Garlic cloves, minced

3 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Dried basil

1/2 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Pepper

1/4 tsp Dried thyme

15 oz Can tomato sauce

14.5 oz Can diced tomatoes, drained

1 tbsp Lemon juice

1 tsp Sugar

1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon

2 cups Uncooked rigatoni or large tubed pasta

4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

In a large skillet, cook beef and lamb over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and thyme; mix well. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, and lemon juice.

Bring to a boil. Reduce; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Simmer, uncovered, for 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 cheese.

Cover and bake at 325F for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Cook's Notes

Cooked according to recipe and sauce came out burned and dry. Will not simmer as long in future.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 316
Total Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 29
Protein: 22
Sodium: 840
Fiber: 4