Savory Macaroni And Beef

• 1/2 lb. very lean ground beef
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped fine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (1 lb.) low-sodium tomatoes, pureed with their juice
• 1 Tbsp. low-sodium tomato paste
• 1 tsp. each: ground cinnamon and dried basil, crumbled
• 6 oz. elbow macaroni
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 c. skim milk
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderate heat for 30 seconds.
2. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Push the meat to one side. Add the onion and garlic.
4. Cover and cook until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon and basil and stir.
6. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

very lean ground beef, salt, black pepper, yellow onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cinnamon, elbow macaroni, egg white, milk, flour, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=327307 (may not work)