In 4 tbsp butter, saute the ground beef with onions, garlic, parsley (crumbling the meat with a fork) until golden brown. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, wine & tomato sauce; simmer for 30 min, then remove from heat. Meanwhile boil the macaroni in salted water, rinse & drain. Pleae in bowl & add 1/4 lb. melted butter, beaten eggs, and a generous sprinkling of cheese; mix well. Spread half of the macaroni mixture in greased 9X13 pan; cover evenly with the meat sauce; sprinkle with grated cheese; spread remaining macaroni over meat, sprinkle with grated cheese. Pour bechamel sauce over the entire casserole, sprinkle lavishly with grated cheese. Dot with butter, and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Cool and cut into 3-inch squares.
BECHAMEL SAUCE
5 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a separate pan until just about to boil. Add the hot milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg, and set aside until ready to use.
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1/9/2013
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