Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs lg tubular pasta (such as ziti #2)
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 1/4 cup grated kefalotyri cheese (or pecorino)
- bechamel sauce w/cheese or basic bechamel
Directions:
- Sauté onions til translucent in 2 T olive oil in large heavy-bottomed frying pan.
- Add meat & continue to stir til lightly brown.
- Add tomatoes, spices, garlic, salt, & pepper & stir well to combine. Reduce heat & simmer til liquid has been absorbed, about 30-35 min. This is very important - the meat mixture should be as dry as possible without sticking to the bottom of the pan. Set meat mixture aside, uncovered, & allow to cool.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a baking or roasting pan approximately 11 X 14 X 3 in. high.
- While the meat is simmering, prepare pasta. Cook til slightly underdone, drain, toss w/couple T. olive oil to prevent sticking, & set aside.
- Make the béchamel sauce with cheese or 6 c. of basic béchamel.
- Spread the breadcrumbs evenly on bottom of an 11x15x3-in. baking pan.
- Use 1/2 the pasta for first layer & sprinkle with 1/2 c. of the grated cheese.
- Add meat sauce evenly over the pasta, & sprinkle w/1/2 cup of the grated cheese.
- Add remaining pasta on top. Carefully pour béchamel over the top & use a spatula to spread evenly.
- Bake at 350F for 30 min., then sprinkle remaining 1/4 c. grated cheese on top, & continue to bake for another 15-30 min. til sauce rises & turns golden brown.
- Remove pan from oven & allow to cool before serving (Pastitsio is served warm, not hot). Serves 6-8
- This dish can be prepared the day before, all the way to the béchamel sauce, refrigerated overnight,& cooked the next day after adding sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 447.08 Kcal (1872 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 352.7 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 39.19g | 60% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 52.72mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 89.87mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 419.91mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.74g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 3g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.48g | 6% | |
| Protein | 17.32g | 35% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 32.5mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 212.8 Kcal (891 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 167.88 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.65g | 60% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 25.09mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 42.78mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 199.87mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.69g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.43g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7g | 6% | |
| Protein | 8.24g | 35% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 15.5mg | 3% | |
* 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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