Makaronia Tou Fournou By Hannah Simone

This traditional Greek dish is a comforting casserole of baked pasta with a hearty meat sauce, topped with a generous layer of creamy bechamel sauce.

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

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   In a wok or large skillet, pour the red wine. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until tender.

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   Add the pork, and cook thoroughly.

4. 4

   Add the cinnamon, 2 tablespoons mint, pepper, and parsley, and mix together.

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   In a small saucepan, melt butter.

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   Add flour a little at a time, mixing constantly, until it forms a paste.

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   Add milk a little at a time, whisking constantly, until fully combined.

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   Add paprika, and stir until thickened.

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   In a large casserole dish, lay down half the ziti. Sprinkle on 1 cup (50g) of halloumi and 2 tablespoons mint. Top with entire pork mixture, then the remaining halloumi, mint, and pasta.

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    Top entire mixture with the sauce, and cover with foil. To prevent foil sticking to the sauce, place a toothpick in each corner of the dish to prop the foil up.

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    Bake 45 minutes, then broil for 5-10 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes.

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    Enjoy!

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