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Greek Pastitsio Bake

Greek Pastitsio Bake with penne pasta, seasoned ground beef and a rich béchamel sauce baked in the oven until crispy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 552 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Add in the milk slowly while whisking until fully combined then cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes or until thickened.
  6. Let cool for 10 minutes, then add in the salt, pepper, eggs, and parmesan cheese.
  7. Layer the pasta first, then the meat sauce, then the béchamel sauce and bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.