Pastitsio - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. elbow macaroni
3/4 lb. lean ground lamb, beef, turkey or chicken
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. skim milk
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 slightly beaten eggs
ground cinnamon

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In medium saucepan, cook lamb and onion until meat is browned; drain well.
Stir in macaroni, tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
Spread meat mixture in a 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.