Greek Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Greek Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 175 g macaroni; 500 g lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 50 g butter; 50 g plain flour; 300 ml milk; 175 g cheddar cheese, grated; 150 ml natural yoghurt; 1 medium egg, beaten

Servings: persons

175 g macaroni
500 g lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
400 g chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
50 g butter
50 g plain flour
300 ml milk
175 g cheddar cheese, grated
150 ml natural yoghurt
1 medium egg, beaten

1
Pre-heat the oven to 180c/350f/Gas mark 4.
2
Cook the macaroni as pack instructions until tender. Drain.
3
Meanwhile, fry the minced beef and onions until brown. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, herbs and seasonings. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
To prepare the topping, melt the butter in a pan, add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Blend in the milk and bring to the boil, still stirring. As soon as it thickens remove from the heat. Be careful not to burn it. Stir in 100g of the cheese, the yoghurt and the beaten egg.
5
Combine the macaroni and minced beef mixture and put into an ovenproof dish. Pour over the topping and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Stand for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the topping to firm up.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 175 g macaroni, 500 g lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 400 g chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Greek Pastitsio 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 Pastitsio

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