Turkey Savoree - serves 6
1 lb lean minced turkey
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups macaroni
1 1/4 cups skimmed milk
2 tbsp margarine
3 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp grated nutmeg
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 tbsp wholemeat breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Green salad, to serve
Preheat the oven to 425F. Fry the turkey and onion in a non-stick pan without fat, stirring until lightly browned.
Stir in the tomato puree, and cinnamon. Season, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook the macaroni in boiling, salted water until just tender, then drain. Layer with the meat mixture in a wide ovenproof dish.
Place the milk, margarine and flour in a saucepan and whisk over a moderate heat until thickened and smooth.
Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the sauce evenly over the pasta and meat. Arrange the tomato slices on top and sprinkle lines of bread crumbs over the surface.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
Serve hot with a green salad.