Greek Pastitsio Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Cook macaroni; drain, and return to pan.
  2. Stir in the melted butter, 2/3C Parmesan cheese, 2/3C milk, and the eggs; set aside.
  3. In a skillet or large saucepan, cook ground beef and onion until meat loses its pinkness and onion is soft; drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, the 2tsp salt, mint flakes (if used), cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper; set aside.
  5. In a saucepan, melt 8 tbsp butter, then mix in flour and 1/2 tsp salt.
  6. Slowly stir in the 4 cups milk, stirring well after each addition so that no lumps form.
  7. Cook and stir on medium high until cream sauce starts to thicken; stir for one minute more, then remove from heat.
  8. Beat eggs in a small bowl, then pour into cream sauce, stirring briskly.
  9. Blend in the 2/3C Parmesan cheese.
  10. Layer half the pasta mixture in an 13 x 9 baking dish.
  11. Spoon the meat mixture evenly on top, then the remaining pasta.
  12. Pour cream sauce over top, to cover completely.
  13. Bake, uncovered, at 350F for about 40 minutes, or until hot and lightly browned.
  14. Let stand for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6070.34 Kcal (25415 kJ)
Calories from fat 3258.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 362.06g 557%
Cholesterol 1944.54mg 648%
Sodium 18980.55mg 791%
Potassium 6855.36mg 146%
Total Carbs 371.15g 124%
Sugars 110.85g 443%
Dietary Fiber 23.18g 93%
Protein 331.45g 663%
Vitamin C 46mg 77%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 83%
Iron 96.6mg 537%
Calcium 3998.2mg 400%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.36 Kcal (667 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.51g 557%
Cholesterol 51.05mg 648%
Sodium 498.29mg 791%
Potassium 179.97mg 146%
Total Carbs 9.74g 124%
Sugars 2.91g 443%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 93%
Protein 8.7g 663%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 83%
Iron 2.5mg 537%
Calcium 105mg 400%

* 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

  • 150.8
    Points
  • 162
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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