Greek Pastitsio Recipe

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Greek Pastitsio
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Directions:

  1. Cook macaroni; drain, and return to pan.
  2. Stir in the melted butter, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup milk, and the egg; set aside.
  3. In a a skillet or large saucepan, cook ground beef and onion until meat loses its pinkness and onion is soft; drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, the 1 teaspoon salt, mint flakes (if used), cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper; set aside.
  5. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter, then mix in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Slowly stir in the 2 cups milk, stirring well after each addition so that no lumps form.
  7. Cook and stir on medium high until cream sauce starts to thicken; stir for one minute more, then remove from heat.
  8. Beat egg in a small bowl, then pour into cream sauce, stirring briskly.
  9. Blend in the 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
  10. Layer half the pasta mixture in a 11 x 7 (or 2 quart) baking dish.
  11. Spoon the meat mixture evenly on top, then the remaining pasta.
  12. Pour cream sauce over top, to cover completely.
  13. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for about 40 minutes, or until hot and lightly browned.
  14. Let stand for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 543.27 Kcal (2275 kJ)
Calories from fat 262.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.17g 45%
Cholesterol 149.34mg 50%
Sodium 892.33mg 37%
Potassium 451.8mg 10%
Total Carbs 39.22g 13%
Sugars 7.25g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 8%
Protein 29.71g 59%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 8.3mg 46%
Calcium 304.3mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.52 Kcal (814 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.45g 45%
Cholesterol 53.47mg 50%
Sodium 319.5mg 37%
Potassium 161.77mg 10%
Total Carbs 14.04g 13%
Sugars 2.6g 29%
Dietary Fiber 0.74g 8%
Protein 10.64g 59%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 3mg 46%
Calcium 109mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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