Quick Weeknight Pastitsio
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 to 15-oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups marinara sauce
  • 1 box rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired
Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium high heat, heat the oil. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt,cinnamon, cayenne pepper and black pepper until well combined. Add ground beef to skillet and cook until browned; drain if necessary. Add garlic to pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes more until garlic is lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Add diced tomatoes and cream cheese and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is evenly incorporated. Add marinara sauce and cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  3. Divide pasta among bowls. Top with the marinara sauce. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Recipe by Espresso and Cream at https://www.espressoandcream.com/2014/10/quick-weeknight-pastitsio.html