Greek Pastitsio Bake
User Reviews
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
552 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Pastitsio Bake
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Greek Pastitsio Bake with penne pasta, seasoned ground beef and a rich béchamel sauce baked in the oven until crispy.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound penne pasta cooked, not rinsed
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
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Instructions
- Add the beef and lamb to the pan on medium high heat and cook until browned, another 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it is cooking.
- Drain the oil and add the olive oil to the pan on medium heat with the onions and bell peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, cinnamon and bay leaf and cook on medium-low for 20 minutes, until thickened (halfway between pasta sauce and tomato paste).
- While the tomato sauce is simmering, in a separate dutch oven add the butter and flour on medium heat and whisk well until melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the milk slowly while whisking until fully combined then cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes or until thickened.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then add in the salt, pepper, eggs, and parmesan cheese.
- Layer the pasta first, then the meat sauce, then the béchamel sauce and bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 50-60 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
552kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
839mg
(35%)
Potassium
585mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
990IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
17.2mg
(19%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 552kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 990IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17.2mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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