PASTITSIO
SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR
300g penne rigate pasta
1 large onion, finely chopped
500g beef mince
2 tsps ground cinnamon
700g jar passata sauce
2 tblsps chopped fresh basil, plus small leaves to garnish
200g baby spinach leaves
CHEESE SAUCE
100g butter, chopped
⅓ cup plain flour
2½ cups hot milk
1½ cups grated 3 cheese blend
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Return to pan.
2 Meanwhile, heat an oiled, large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add mince and cinnamon. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for 5 minutes, or until browned. Add passata, basil and ½ cup of water. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
To make cheese sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add
