Greek Pasta And Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a skillet cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile in bowl combine macaroni, egg and Parmesan cheese. In a greased 3 quart baking dish spread half of macaroni mixture. Top with beef mixture and remaining macaroni mixture. Pour sauce over top. Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand five minutes before serving. Yields 12 servings.