Greek Macaroni Squares(Pastitsio) Recipe

Name: Greek Macaroni Squares(Pastitsio)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, finely chopped; 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 2 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. salt; 14 oz. elbow macaroni; 1/2 lb. grated cheese (Romano, Parmesan or Kefalotiri); cinnamon; custard sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

2 large onions, finely chopped
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. salt
14 oz. elbow macaroni
1/2 lb. grated cheese (Romano, Parmesan or Kefalotiri)
cinnamon
custard sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced

1
In a large frying pan, saute onions in butter until golden; add meat until browned.
2
Add tomato sauce, cinnamon, salt and garlic; cover and simmer 1/2 hour or until thickened.
3
Cook macaroni in salted water until barely tender (about 12 minutes); drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Drain thoroughly.
5
Butter a 9 x 13-inch pan.
6
Alternate layers of macaroni, meat sauce and cheese. Dust with cinnamon.
7
Pour custard sauce over macaroni.

1196

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, finely chopped, 1/2 c. butter or margarine, 2 1/2 lb. lean ground beef, 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Greek Macaroni Squares(Pastitsio) 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 Macaroni Squares(Pastitsio)

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