Greek Macaroni With Meat Sauce

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This is a sauce with nice flavor from greek cooking for the gods, posted for zwt iv. i like it with a bit of crushed red pepper added in, and as one reviewer said, it's also good with some black olives added.

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Steps

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In a large , deep skillet over medium high heat , warm oil.

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Add onions and garlic and saute till translucent.

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Add beef and brown well , breaking meat up as it cooks.

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Stir in cloves , cinnamon , bay leaf , tomatoes , tomato paste and wine.

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Stir , reduce heat and simmer till thick and flavors are well blended.

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Adjust seasonings.

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil , add macaroni and cook according to package directions , or till just tender to the bite.

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Drain well.

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Place half the macaroni on a large heated platter.

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Sprinkle generously with cheese.

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Place remaining macaroni on top and sprinkle again with cheese.

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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat till it foams and turns golden brown , stirring constantly with a wooden spoon so that it does not burn.

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Pour butter over macaroni then spoon some of the meat sauce over the top.

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Serve macaroni with remaining meat sauce in a bowl alongside.

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Pass additional cheese and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, lean ground beef, ground cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dry white wine, salt, macaroni, parmesan cheese, butter