Spinach Pastitsio Recipe

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Spinach Pastitsio
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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°F 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°F.
  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 form 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 13x9-inch baking dish coated with a 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°F for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 158.17 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.95g 11%
Cholesterol 14.6mg 5%
Sodium 390.63mg 16%
Potassium 213.93mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.1g 5%
Sugars 6.63g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 10%
Protein 8.51g 17%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 238.8mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.22 Kcal (374 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.92g 11%
Cholesterol 8.24mg 5%
Sodium 220.36mg 16%
Potassium 120.68mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.95g 5%
Sugars 3.74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 10%
Protein 4.8g 17%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 134.7mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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