Greek Style Spaghetti Bake

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A family favorite, you may adjust all amounts to taste, i also add crushed red chili flakes to the ground beef mixture for heat.

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Steps

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Heat the oven to 375 degrees f.

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Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

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In a skillet saute the ground beef , onion , garlic and oregano.

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Add in the wine , water , cinnamon , salt and pepper and the tomatoes with juice.

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Bring to a boil simmer for 25-30 minutes , or until thick.

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In a medium pan , combine the flour , half and half cream 1 / 2 tsp allspice.

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Bring to a boil , reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly until thick.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in mozzarella cheese , 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and egg.

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Mix well until cheese has melted.

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In the bottom of the greased casserole dish , sprinkle 2 tablespoons bread crumbs.

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Then evenly spread in about 2 cups cooked spaghetti.

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Top with 2 cups of cooked ground beef mixture , then 1 cup of cream sauce.

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Repeat the layers.

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In a small bowl , combine the 1 / 2 cup bread crumbs with 2 tbsp parmesan cheese.

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Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes , or until hot and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, onion, dried oregano, garlic, red wine, water, cinnamon, salt, fresh ground black pepper, tomatoes, flour, half-and-half cream, allspice, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, spaghetti