Savory Macaroni And Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. very lean ground beef
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 large yellow onion, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (1 lb.) low-sodium tomatoes, pureed with their juice
1 Tbsp. low-sodium tomato paste
1 tsp. each: ground cinnamon and dried basil, crumbled
6 oz. elbow macaroni
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 c. skim milk
2 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderate heat for 30 seconds.
Add the ground beef, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
Push the meat to one side. Add the onion and garlic.
Cover and cook until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon and basil and stir.
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.