Green Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Green Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 1 pound ziti or long, hollow pasta tubes (recommended: Buon Italia or Greek macaroni #2*); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, sliced or chopped; 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 large or 2 medium bundles chard, stemmed and chopped; 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill leaves; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; Freshly grated nutmeg; 1 brick Greek feta in water, drained, about 1 cup crumbled feta; 1 cup freshly shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; *Available online or at specialty markets

Servings: persons

Salt
1 pound ziti or long, hollow pasta tubes (recommended: Buon Italia or Greek macaroni #2*)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced or chopped
1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped
1 large or 2 medium bundles chard, stemmed and chopped
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill leaves
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 brick Greek feta in water, drained, about 1 cup crumbled feta
1 cup freshly shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
*Available online or at specialty markets

1
If you're serving this baked pasta on the night you prepare it, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat the water to a boil for pasta, salt the water and undercook the pasta by about 2 minutes.
3
While the water comes to a boil, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add the garlic and onions, soften a few minutes then stir in chard to wilt.
4
Then add the scallions, dill, mint, parsley, and black pepper.
5
Reduce the heat to a simmer and keep greens warm.
6
Meanwhile, heat the butter in a saucepot over medium to medium-high heat.
7
As soon as the butter melts, add the flour and stir 1 minute.
8
Whisk in milk and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.
9
Cook 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
10
Drain the pasta and place back in hot pot, stir together with greens and feta to combine, taste to adjust seasoning.
11
Place the pasta in a casserole dish and top with bechamel sauce and Parm cheese, place in oven and bake until bubbly and brown, 20 minutes or, cool and cover then store.
12
To reheat, place in 375 degrees F oven and bake 45 to 60 minutes until brown.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 1 pound ziti or long, hollow pasta tubes (recommended: Buon Italia or Greek macaroni #2*), 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, sliced or chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Pastitsio falls under the General 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.

Green Pastitsio

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