Greek Pastitsio Recipe

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Greek Pastitsio
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Directions:

  1. Cook penne according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water to eliminate sticking, and set aside.
  2. Lamb mixture:.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Brown lamb in two batches, seasoning with salt and pepper. Set lamb aside and pour off excess grease.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook until translucent, about 5minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, oregano, and nutmeg. Cook another minute. Add wine and deglaze pan.
  5. Reduce wine to about 1 tablespoon. Stir in tomatoes, including liquid, and lamb. Season with additional salt and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in Haloumi cheese and cook another 5 minutes.
  6. Heat oven to 400°F.
  7. Sauce:.
  8. Heat milk in the microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Melt butter in a sauce pan over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for four minutes.
  9. Slowly pour in hot milk, whisking steadily, and cook until thickened. Slowly whisk in egg yolks. Whisk in kefalotiri (Haloumi or parmegiano) cheese, cooking until melted and thick. Stir in salt and pepper.
  10. Assemble:.
  11. Toss pasta with shredded Haloumi or mozzarella cheese. Layer 3/4 of pasta in the bottom of 9 x 13 casserole dish. Layer meat mixture on top of pasta.
  12. Distribute remaining pasta over meat. Pour sauce evenly over pasta. Place casserole in middle of oven and cook for 35 - 45 minutes or until top is a golden brown.
  13. Serve with fresh crusty bread and a salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 571.62 Kcal (2393 kJ)
Calories from fat 394.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.8g 67%
Cholesterol 148.18mg 49%
Sodium 919.86mg 38%
Potassium 384.72mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.41g 4%
Sugars 5.19g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 4%
Protein 31.24g 62%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 678.5mg 68%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.09 Kcal (842 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.41g 67%
Cholesterol 52.13mg 49%
Sodium 323.59mg 38%
Potassium 135.34mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.37g 4%
Sugars 1.83g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 4%
Protein 10.99g 62%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 21%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 238.7mg 68%

* 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

  • 14.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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