Greek Pasta Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb. rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions and drain water
1 cup feta cheese
Directions:
In a large pot, brown ground beef until cooked through and juiced run clear.
Add onion, garlic, oregano, basil, pepper and thyme. Cook over medium heat for two minutes.
Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, lemon juice and sugar and stir in. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Stir in pasta and ¾ cup feta cheese.
Place in a 9x13 inch casserole dish and garnish with ¼ cup feta cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
