Pastitso Aust Ww 5.5

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180C Spray a 23cm x 30cm deep baking tray with oil and set aside.
2. 2
   To make meat sauce, heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat.
3. 3
   Add mince and onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring to break up any lumps, or until meat is brown and onion is tender.
4. 4
   Add pasta sauce, wine and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Bring to the boil then reduce heat to medium low.
6. 6
   Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
7. 7
   Meanwhile cook pasta according to package instructions.
8. 8
   Drain and set aside.
9. 9
   Combine beaten egg, 3/4 cup evaporated milk and cooked pasta in a large bowl.
10. 10
    Toss to combine, then set aside.
11. 11
    To make creamy sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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    Stir in flour and season to taste with salt and pepper.
13. 13
    Gradually add 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk and cook, stirring for 5 to 8 minutes, or until sauce is thick.
14. 14
    Gradually stir in 1 beaten egg and egg whites, stirring continuously.
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    Set aside.
16. 16
    Layer half the pasta mixture into prepared dish.
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    Spread with meat sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese.
18. 18
    Top with remaining pasta mixture.
19. 19
    Pour cream sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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    Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
21. 21
    Uncover and bake for a further 15 minutes more, or until a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean.
22. 22
    Allow to stand for 15 minutes, before slicing into 8 pieces.