Pastitsio

2 cups macaroni (uncooked) - prepare as per pkg directions
Brown 1 1/2 lbs/750g ground beef, drain
In Fry pan : melt 1 Tbsp butter
saute: 3 garlic cloves, minced
         1 medium onion, chopped
add: 1/2 tsp oregano
        1/2 tsp cinnamon
        salt and pepper to taste
        14oz/398ml stewed tomatoes
        5 1/2 oz tomato paste
        1/4 cup fresh parsley ( 1/8 c dried)
        1/2 cup water
set aside.
Sauce
melt 2 Tbsp butter in sauce pan
whisk in 2 Tbsp flour
add: 1 cup milk
cook until thick. Remove from heat
Add: 1 cup cottage cheese
         1 egg
        pinch of nutmeg
Grease 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp bread crumbs.
spoon in 1/2 of the macaroni. Top with meat mixture.
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
add rest of macaroni. Pour on sauce.
Sprinkle with 2/3 cup parmesan cheese.
Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350F or until top is golden.

Yield: 6-8 servings