Pastitsio Recipe

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  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the ground beef, and cook until crumbly and no longer pink. Pour in the water and tomato paste. Season with salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon; cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, adjust salt to taste, then refrigerate until cold. Once cold, remove any congealed fat, and thoroughly mix with 2 beaten eggs, and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. Mix the macaroni in 2 beaten eggs until well coated.
  4. Evenly spread half of the macaroni mixture into a 11x14x2 inch baking pan, sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the grated parmesan cheese, and drizzle with 1/2 cup of melted butter. Spread the meat mixture overtop, then finish with the remaining macaroni. Sprinkle the macaroni with another 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, and drizzle with 1/2 cup of melted butter.
  5. Whisk together 4 beaten eggs with the half-and-half, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, flour, and salt; whisk until well blended. Pour the cream mixture evenly over top of the pastitsio, and sprinkle with nutmeg.
  6. Cover the pan with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake until the top has turned golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 424.12 Kcal (1776 kJ)
Calories from fat 184.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.48g 32%
Cholesterol 178.92mg 60%
Sodium 674.01mg 28%
Potassium 489.47mg 10%
Total Carbs 26.19g 9%
Sugars 1.64g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 32.85g 66%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.5mg 19%
Calcium 245mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.74 Kcal (866 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.98g 32%
Cholesterol 87.22mg 60%
Sodium 328.55mg 28%
Potassium 238.6mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.76g 9%
Sugars 0.8g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 6%
Protein 16.01g 66%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 19%
Calcium 119.4mg 24%

* 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

  • 9.9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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