Kittencal's Greek Pastitsio Recipe

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Kittencal's Greek Pastitsio
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Ingredients
27
Count
Nutrition
717
Calories
Total time
110
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling water with 1 tablespoons salt until al dente; drain and return the cooked pasta to the pot.
  4. To the pasta add in 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, pinch nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; mix until combined then allow to cool slightly.
  5. Add in eggs and mix well; set aside.
  6. For the meat sauce; heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat; add in onion and crushed chili flakes, cook for about 4 minutes.
  7. Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  8. Add in extra lean ground beef; cook breaking up the meat with a spoon or fork until browned.
  9. Add in tomato paste, wine, beef broth, salt and pepper; mix well, then cover and simmer over low heat for about 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Meanwhile while the meat sauce is cooking prepare the bechamel sauce; melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour and cayenne pepper; cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
  11. Add in cream and nutmeg; bring to a boil whisking/stirring constantly then cook for about 1 minute.
  12. Cool for about 10 minutes before whisking in the egg.
  13. Season with salt and black pepper.
  14. Remove about 1/2 cup bechamel sauce and mix into to the already cooked ground beef mixture.
  15. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  16. TO ASSEMBLE; spoon HALF of the ziti mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
  17. Top the ziti mixture with ALL of the meat sauce, then top with remaining ziti mixture.
  18. Pour ALL the bechamel sauce over the ziti mixture then spread out with a spoon to cover.
  19. Top with about 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (can use more or less).
  20. Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
  21. Allow to rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 716.82 Kcal (3001 kJ)
Calories from fat 466.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.88g 80%
Cholesterol 269.87mg 90%
Sodium 1252.71mg 52%
Potassium 549.29mg 12%
Total Carbs 18.03g 6%
Sugars 8.23g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 5%
Protein 29.81g 60%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 349.1mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 187.53 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.57g 80%
Cholesterol 70.6mg 90%
Sodium 327.73mg 52%
Potassium 143.7mg 12%
Total Carbs 4.72g 6%
Sugars 2.15g 33%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 5%
Protein 7.8g 60%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 16%
Calcium 91.3mg 35%

* 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

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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