Green Pastitsio (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Green Pastitsio (Rachael Ray)
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  1. If you're serving this baked pasta on the night you prepare it, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Heat the water to a boil for pasta, salt the water and undercook the pasta by about 2 minutes.
  3. While the water comes to a boil, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add the garlic and onions, soften a few minutes then stir in chard to wilt. Then add the scallions, dill, mint, parsley, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and keep greens warm.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a saucepot over medium to medium-high heat. As soon as the butter melts, add the flour and stir 1 minute. Whisk in milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
  5. Drain the pasta and place back in hot pot, stir together with greens and feta to combine, taste to adjust seasoning. Place the pasta in a casserole dish and top with bechamel sauce and Parm cheese, place in oven and bake until bubbly and brown, 20 minutes or, cool and cover then store. To reheat, place in 375 degrees F oven and bake 45 to 60 minutes until brown.
  6. Pastitsio is a Greek baked pasta dish traditionally made with ground lamb or beef, often with bits of spiced or cured meat mixed in, this is a healthy Greek alternative to Lasagne Bolognese. Here, I use an equally traditional phyllo tart filling and use it to lighten up the end result, though it remains rich yet not heavy - think a well-made spinach or vegetable lasagna.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 545.91 Kcal (2286 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.76g 44%
Cholesterol 36.57mg 12%
Sodium 370.58mg 15%
Potassium 535.89mg 11%
Total Carbs 56.65g 19%
Sugars 11.96g 48%
Dietary Fiber 5.03g 20%
Protein 15.18g 30%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 29%
Iron 89.2mg 495%
Calcium 328.2mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.61 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.3g 44%
Cholesterol 8.01mg 12%
Sodium 81.19mg 15%
Potassium 117.41mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.41g 19%
Sugars 2.62g 48%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 20%
Protein 3.33g 30%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 29%
Iron 19.5mg 495%
Calcium 71.9mg 33%

* 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

  • 12.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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