Greek Baked Macaroni (Pastitso) Recipe Recipe

Name: Greek Baked Macaroni (Pastitso) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. grnd beef; 1 tbsp. minced parsley; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 c. white wine; 1 pound macaroni; Grated cheese (Parmesan); 1 onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; Salt and pepper; 3 Large eggs, beaten; 4 c. Bechamel Sauce

Servings: persons

2 lbs. grnd beef
1 tbsp. minced parsley
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. white wine
1 pound macaroni
Grated cheese (Parmesan)
1 onion, minced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper
3 Large eggs, beaten
4 c. Bechamel Sauce

1
Saute/fry in skillet the grnd beef with the onion, garlic and parsley.
2
Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, wine and tomato sauce.
3
Simmer for 30 min and remove from fire.
4
Meanwhile, boil the macaroni in salted water according to the directions on the package.
5
When cooked, rinse and drain the macaroni; place it in a bowl; and add in 1/4 lb.
6
melted butter, beaten Large eggs, and a generous sprinkling of grated cheese; mix well.
7
Spread half of the macaroni mix on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan.
8
Cover proportionately with the meat sauce; sprinkle with the grated cheese; spread the remaining macaroni over meat; sprinkle lavishly with the grated cheese, dot with butter and sprinkle very lightly with a few pinches of cinnamon.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for one (1) hour.
10
Cold and cut into 3 inch squares.

1122

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. grnd beef, 1 tbsp. minced parsley, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 (8 ounce.) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Greek Baked Macaroni (Pastitso) Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Greek Baked Macaroni (Pastitso) Recipe

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