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Greek Pastitsio Bake
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time
55
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
600
A delicious Greek pasta bake with layers of penne, seasoned meat, and a creamy sauce.
Equipment
mixing bowl
skillet
saucepan
baking dish
oven
Ingredients
1
pound
penne pasta
3
tbsp
olive oil
1
large
onion, chopped
2
cloves
garlic, minced
1
pound
ground beef or lamb
1
tsp
ground cinnamon
1
tsp
ground nutmeg
1
tsp
dried oregano
1
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
black pepper
1
can
crushed tomatoes (14 ounces)
1
tbsp
tomato paste
1/4
cup
water
1/2
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
2
cups
milk
1/4
cup
all-purpose flour
2
large
eggs
1/2
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4
cup
chopped fresh parsley
((for garnish))
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent.
Add the ground beef or lamb to the skillet, cooking until browned. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Mix in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and cook until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Whisk in the eggs and half of the Parmesan cheese.
In a large baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by the meat sauce, and then the remaining pasta.
Pour the milk mixture over the layers, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and the mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Calories:
600
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Keyword:
pastitsio