Pastitsio Recipe

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  1. Cook beef, onion, and carrot in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well; return meat mixture to pan. Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 28 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  3. Combine milk and next 3 ingredients in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Set milk mixture aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°.
  5. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour, stirring well with a whisk. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk mixture, stirring well with a whisk; cook over medium heat until thick (about 10 minutes). Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce.
  6. Combine pasta and remaining cheese sauce. Spoon half of pasta mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon meat mixture over pasta. Top with remaining pasta mixture. Pour reserved cheese sauce evenly over pasta layer. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
  7. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 128.68 Kcal (539 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.99g 8%
Cholesterol 9.49mg 3%
Sodium 270.15mg 11%
Potassium 207.01mg 4%
Total Carbs 13.87g 5%
Sugars 6.55g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 10%
Protein 5.8g 12%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 149.8mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.81 Kcal (317 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.94g 8%
Cholesterol 5.59mg 3%
Sodium 159.14mg 11%
Potassium 121.95mg 4%
Total Carbs 8.17g 5%
Sugars 3.86g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 10%
Protein 3.42g 12%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 88.2mg 15%

* 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

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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