Parmesan Penne

• ground beef↗1 lb
• medium onion, chopped↗1
• (28 ounce) can tomato sauce↗1
• grated parmesan cheese, divided1 cup
• ground allspice1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt and pepper
• butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided↗1⁄2 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄4 cup
• milk↗2 cups
• eggs, beaten↗2
• (16 ounce) package penne pasta, cooked and drained↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is browned; drain.

2. 2

   Stir in tomato sauce, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, allspice, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter.

6. 6

   Stir in flour until smooth.

7. 7

   Gradually add milk; bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

8. 8

   Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Remove from heat.

10. 10

    Add eggs; whisk until smooth.

11. 11

    In a bowl, combine pasta and remaining Parmesan cheese.

12. 12

    Melt remaining butter; add to pasta and toss to coat.

13. 13

    Spread 1/3 of meat mixture in a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.

14. 14

    Layer with half of the pasta, 1/3 of meat mixture, and half of the white sauce; repeat.

15. 15

    Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly.