Author: Nikki
- 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
- 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.
adapted from Taste of Homes Casserole Cookbook
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/greek-pasta-casserole/
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