Beef Pastitsio Recipe | California Dairy Foodservice

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound diced red onions
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 1/3 pounds crushed tomatoes
• 1 pound tomato paste
• 5 cups water
• 4 teaspoons ground basil
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 ounces Real California butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 quarts plus 3 cups Real California milk, heated
• 1 pound Real California Cheddar cheese, grated
• Salt
• pepper
• Cooking spray
• 4 pounds cooked mostaccioli or penne pasta
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 4 ounces Real California Dry Jack cheese, grated