Individual Pastitsio

15 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 None onion, chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups cooked macaroni
  • 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • None None FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Grease six 1-cup ramekins; place on a baking pan. Sprinkle eggplant with salt; let stand 15 mins. Rinse well and pat dry.
  2. 2
    Preheat broiler to high. Brush eggplant with oil; place on baking pan. Broil 4-5 mins, turning once.
  3. 3
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a medium saucepan on high heat. Saute onion 3-4 mins, until tender. Add ground beef; cook 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps with a spoon. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley and cinnamon; simmer 4-5 mins, until thickened slightly. Season to taste.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, for the white sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan on high heat. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 min. Remove from heat. Blend in milk until smooth. Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 mins. Season to taste.
  5. 5
    Place 1/2 the eggplant in prepared dishes. Top with macaroni, ground beef mixture and remaining eggplant. Cover with sauce; sprinkle with combined cheeses.
  6. 6
    Bake 15-20 mins, until golden.

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