Thursday, September 19, 2013

Alison's Pastitsio


This is better that that box of hamburger helper stuff you thought about making for supper. Besides it has none of those fake flavors and powder packets. Trust me. This is not only better for you.....it taste fantastic!

1 lb of ground round
1 very large yellow onion chopped
5 cloves of minced garlic
1 brick of 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1 8 oz box of tub shaped pasta
1 14 oz can of diced tomato drained
2 cups of low fat milk
1/4 cup of flour
salt and pepper
4 oz of thawed spinach with moisture pressed out
7 oz of mozzarella or italian cheese blend shredded cheese

heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large skillet brown ground beef with chopped onion and garlic. While meat is browning boil pasta and drain. Once meat is browned and onions are soft add flour and stir till it is incorporated. Pour in milk and add cream cheese, diced tomato, spinach, salt and pepper. Stir and incorporate till mixture is hot and bubbly.
Add the pasta and 4 oz of cheese and stir. Pour into a casserole dish and put rest of cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 till cheese melts and the casserole is good and hot.



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