My Big Fat Greek Pastitsio Recipe

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My Big Fat Greek Pastitsio
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Directions:

  1. In a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick spray, saute the onion over medium-high heat until translucent, 2-3 minutes or so.
  2. Add meat to the pan and cook over medium heat until browned all the way through; drain fat.
  3. Add tomato sauce, garlic,just 1 tsp of the cinnamon, and some salt to taste.
  4. Simmer on low heat 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
  6. Once the butter has melted, stir in the flour, whisking until blended.
  7. Remove pan from heat and whisk in the milk slowly until blended.
  8. Return pan to heat and let simmer over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring often,or until thick and smooth.
  9. Remove sauce from heat and let cool slightly.
  10. In a bowl, beat eggs and then add small portion of the cream sauce, whisking quickly as you do.
  11. Whisk in a bit more of the sauce, then add all the rest and whisk well until smooth.
  12. (You can to be careful not to add too much at first or you will cook the eggs.) Season sauce with some salt& pepper and a dash of nutmeg to taste, mixing well.
  13. Grease a 9x13 casserole with deep sides well and place hot macaroni in it.
  14. Top with meat sauce, then sprinkle meat sauce with remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
  15. Pour cream sauce over all to cover.
  16. You may need to shake the pan a little to make everything settle in (not too hard- you don't want sauce flying everywhere).
  17. You may have a little extra cream sauce left over, depending on how deep your pan is.
  18. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for approximately 40 minutes or until custard is firm (no jiggling).
  19. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 200.51 Kcal (839 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.04g 8%
Cholesterol 106.27mg 35%
Sodium 111.77mg 5%
Potassium 394.83mg 8%
Total Carbs 18.69g 6%
Sugars 5.52g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Protein 18.79g 38%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 118.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.27 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.42g 8%
Cholesterol 51.02mg 35%
Sodium 53.66mg 5%
Potassium 189.57mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.97g 6%
Sugars 2.65g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 6%
Protein 9.02g 38%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 56.9mg 12%

* 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

  • 4.1
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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