Enlightened Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Comfort Casserole) Recipe

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Enlightened Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Comfort Casserole)
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water for 3 minutes fewer than specified on box (~8 minutes). Drain; set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking apart pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a colander; drain fat, and discard. Return beef to pan; add wine. Cook over medium heat until almost all liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and 2 cups water; simmer 15 minutes , stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. To prepare topping, place milk in a 4-cup glass measure. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes or until hot, stirring after 2 minutes. Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stirring with a whisk, and cook 1 minute or until bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a simmer; cook over low heat 8 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in Parmesan.
  5. Add pasta to beef mixture; transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over the top, smoothing with the back of a spoon until level. Bake until browned in spots, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool 15 minutes before serving. Makes 10 generous servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.48 Kcal (1149 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.38g 14%
Cholesterol 69.16mg 23%
Sodium 525.46mg 22%
Potassium 579.63mg 12%
Total Carbs 18.83g 6%
Sugars 6.86g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 10%
Protein 25.49g 51%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 165.6mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.25 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.32g 14%
Cholesterol 24.5mg 23%
Sodium 186.17mg 22%
Potassium 205.36mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.67g 6%
Sugars 2.43g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 10%
Protein 9.03g 51%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 4%
Iron 1mg 15%
Calcium 58.7mg 17%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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