Pastitsio for Two Recipe

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Pastitsio for Two
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Directions:

  1. Grease a 8 x 8 baking dish (or any smaller casserole dish).
  2. Add the pasta to a large pan of boiling water; boil, uncovered, until just tender; drain.
  3. Combine the hot pasta, eggs and cheese in a large bowl; mix well.
  4. Press into casserole dish.
  5. To make the meat sauce, heat the oil in a large pan, add the onions and ground turkey and cook, stirring, until the meat is well browned.
  6. Stir in the tomato puree, beef stock, wine, and spices; simmer uncovered until thick; cool.
  7. Stir in the egg.
  8. Layer on top of pasta layer in casserole dish.
  9. Stop here to freeze or continue to bake and eat immediately.
  10. To make the topping, melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the flour.
  11. Stir over low heat until bubbling.
  12. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk.
  13. Stir over low heat until the sauce boils and thickens.
  14. Stir in the cheese and cool slightly.
  15. Stir in the egg yolks.
  16. Pour sauce over the meat layer and smooth the surface.
  17. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
  18. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
  19. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  20. You can also freeze it at this point and just reheat the entire dish in the oven.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 610.74 Kcal (2557 kJ)
Calories from fat 278.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.99g 48%
Cholesterol 287.68mg 96%
Sodium 833.08mg 35%
Potassium 1035.83mg 22%
Total Carbs 28.87g 10%
Sugars 14.05g 56%
Dietary Fiber 4.23g 17%
Protein 52.17g 104%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 615.3mg 62%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 113.54 Kcal (475 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.76g 48%
Cholesterol 53.48mg 96%
Sodium 154.87mg 35%
Potassium 192.56mg 22%
Total Carbs 5.37g 10%
Sugars 2.61g 56%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 17%
Protein 9.7g 104%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 19%
Iron 1.4mg 41%
Calcium 114.4mg 62%

* 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

  • 14
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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