Pastitsio Recipe

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  1. MEAT LAYER: Preheat oven to 350°F Melt butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add onion and garlic and saute' for 2-3 minutes. Add beef and seasonings. When meat is cooked thru, drain off fat, return to pan and add the olives, tomatoes, and white wine. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. PASTA: Cook pasta according to package directions. Mix remaining pasta ingredients and place in a large bowl. When pasta is cooked, drain and immediately stir into the large bowl, mixing well.
  3. BECHAMEL SAUCE: In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt butter. Add flour, salt, black pepper, and dry ground mustard. Stir for about 1 minute. Slowly wisk in half and half and chicken stock to incorporate. Stir constantly till thickened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat. Add a little of the bechamel to the egg to temper it, then wisk egg mixture back into pot and add the parmesan cheese. Stir until well blended.
  5. ASSEMBLY: To a large loaf pan or a deep oven-proof casserole pan (10 ), place half the pasta mixture. Pour 1 cup of the bechamel sauce over top. then place meat layer over top of that. Top that with another cup of the bechamel.
  6. Place remaining pasta over that, then the remaining bechamel. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 505.97 Kcal (2118 kJ)
Calories from fat 324.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.06g 55%
Cholesterol 152.28mg 51%
Sodium 1555.76mg 65%
Potassium 427.68mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.61g 4%
Sugars 3.16g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 5%
Protein 23.4g 47%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 336mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.39 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.29g 55%
Cholesterol 51.88mg 51%
Sodium 530.06mg 65%
Potassium 145.71mg 9%
Total Carbs 4.3g 4%
Sugars 1.08g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 5%
Protein 7.97g 47%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 114.5mg 34%

* 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

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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