Greek Pasta Pie Recipe

Name: Greek Pasta Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces elbow macaroni; 2 eggs, beaten in separate bowls; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, cut up; 1 cup cottage cheese, drained; 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 12 lb ground lamb or 12 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); ¼ cup chopped green pepper; ¾ cup tomato sauce; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

4 ounces elbow macaroni
2 eggs, beaten in separate bowls
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, cut up
1 cup cottage cheese, drained
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
12 lb ground lamb or 12 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
¼ cup chopped green pepper
¾ cup tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
3
Combine 1 beaten egg, Parmesan, and butter in a medium bowl.
4
Add macaroni and toss to coat.
5
Press macaroni mixture into the bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
6
Combine 1 beaten egg, cottage cheese, and spinach in small bowl.
7
Spread over the spaghetti crust.
8
Cook meat, onion, and green pepper in skillet until the meat is brown.
9
Add tomato sauce and cinnamon, cook until heated through.
10
Spoon meat mixture on top of cottage cheese mixture.
11
Bake uncovered at 350F for 25 minutes.
12
Top with feta and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

3789

kcal

Calories

296

Fat

Carbs

254

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces elbow macaroni, 2 eggs, beaten in separate bowls, ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated, 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, cut up, and more.

Yes, Greek Pasta Pie falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Pasta Pie

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