MEAT AND MACARONI LAYERED
CASSEROLE
 
1 1/4 lb. macaroni
2 lbs. ground chuck
1 stick butter
1 c. grated onion
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. parsley, chopped

CREAM SAUCE:

1 qt. milk
1 stick butter
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. grated cheese
5 eggs

Boil macaroni, drain and set aside. Brown meat, drain off fat. Return to pan with butter, onion, salt and cinnamon. Add tomato paste and parsley.

CREAM SAUCE: Melt butter on low heat, add flour, stir briskly until smooth. Add milk and stir constantly. Continue to stir briskly until smooth. Add milk and stir constantly. Continue to stir until sauce thickens.

Keep on low heat until thickened. Remove from heat. Cool completely before adding beaten eggs and cheese. Grease 10 x 14 inch pan with butter. Layer by alternating meat mixture, macaroni and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with cinnamon and then grated cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. 14 servings.

 

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