Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ large onion, diced
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 cup milk
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1 egg yolk
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook garlic, onions and beef until meat is browned; drain fat. Add tomatoes, pepper and oregano. Stir and cook about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
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Lightly coat a casserole or baking dish with olive oil and spread 1/2 the cooked pasta in it. Add the meat sauce and cover with the remaining pasta.
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Melt butter in a saucepan and blend in flour. Slowly add milk, stirring almost to boiling. In a bowl, blend remaining parmesan cheese and egg yolk and slowly add to the milk sauce, stirring constantly.
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Pour sauce over macaroni and bake for 30 minutes. Top should be golden and a little crispy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
851 | Calories |
38g | Fat |
79g | Carbs |
45g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 851 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 38g | 48% |
Saturated Fat 17g | 83% |
Cholesterol 149mg | 50% |
Sodium 751mg | 33% |
Total Carbohydrate 79g | 29% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 45g | 91% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 499mg | 38% |
Iron 7mg | 38% |
Potassium 590mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.