Pasta Pie

2 Tbs olive oil

1 medium onion - finely chopped

1 can chopped plum tomatoes

1 Tbs tomato paste

1 tsp mixed dried herbs

1 tsp dried oregano or basil

1 tsp sugar

1 1/2 c dired rigatoni

4 Tbs fresh parmesan

2 Tbs bread crumbs

2 Tbs butter or margarine

1/4 c flour

2 1/2 c milk

1 egg

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• Heat oil in saucepan and cook onion over gentle heat, stirring frequently, for 5min
• Add tomatoes, fill can with water and add
• Add tomato paste, herbs, sugar, salt and pepper
• Lower heat, simmer 10-15min, stirring occasionally
• Preheat oven to 375
• Cook pasta
• Melt butter in medium saucepan
• Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1min
• Add milk a little at a time, whisking well after each addition
• Bring to boil, stirring until smooth and thick
• Salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat
• Drain pasta and turn into baking dish
• Pour tomato sauce into dish and stir well to mix with pasta
• Beat egg into white sauce
• Spread egg mix over pasta
• With a fork separate pasta in several places
• Level the surface
• Sprinkle with parmesan and bread crumbs
• Bake 15-20min or until cheese is golden brown