Kittencal's Greek Pastitsio Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb uncooked ziti pasta
1/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef broth
1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 cups 18% table cream
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1/2 tsp white salt (or to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water with 1 tablespoons salt until al dente; drain and return the cooked pasta to the pot.
To the pasta add in 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, pinch nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; mix until combined then allow to cool slightly.
Add in eggs and mix well; set aside.
For the meat sauce; heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; add in onion and crushed chili flakes, cook for about 4 minutes.
Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in extra lean ground beef; cook breaking up the meat with a spoon or fork until browned.
Add in tomato paste, wine, beef broth, salt and pepper; mix well, then cover and simmer over low heat for about 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile while the meat sauce is cooking prepare the bechamel sauce; melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour and cayenne pepper; cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
Add in cream and nutmeg; bring to a boil whisking/stirring constantly then cook for about 1 minute.
Cool for about 10 minutes before whisking in the egg.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Remove about 1/2 cup bechamel sauce and mix into to the already cooked ground beef mixture.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
TO ASSEMBLE; spoon HALF of the ziti mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
Top the ziti mixture with ALL of the meat sauce, then top with remaining ziti mixture.
Pour ALL the bechamel sauce over the ziti mixture then spread out with a spoon to cover.
Top with about 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (can use more or less).
Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	716.82 Kcal (3001 kJ)
Calories from fat	466.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.88g	80%
Cholesterol	269.87mg	90%
Sodium	1252.71mg	52%
Potassium	549.29mg	12%
Total Carbs	18.03g	6%
Sugars	8.23g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	5%
Protein	29.81g	60%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	349.1mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.53 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.57g	80%
Cholesterol	70.6mg	90%
Sodium	327.73mg	52%
Potassium	143.7mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.72g	6%
Sugars	2.15g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	5%
Protein	7.8g	60%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	91.3mg	35%

* 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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