No-Chop Pastitsio Recipe

Name: No-Chop Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup mild picante sauce or 1 cup salsa; 1 ½ cups pasta tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups milk; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 cup mild picante sauce or 1 cup salsa
1 ½ cups pasta tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon allspice
2 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated

1
Preheat the over to 350 degrees.
2
Spray whatever baking dish you will use.
3
The recipe originally calls for a 9x9 square pan, but I used a spring form pan for a cake (really limited on supplies here) and it worked fine.
4
Brown beef in a large frying pan over medium heat, break up the chunks as you do this.
5
Drain the fat.
6
Add the picante sauce, pasta sauce, sugar, and allspice.
7
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
8
In the meantime, cook the pasta according to its packaging directions; drain.
9
When finished, place in bottom of your pan.
10
For 'orange' sauce: Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
11
Add the flour and mix until smooth.
12
Add milk and cook & stir until it becomes a thick consistency.
13
Remove from heat.
14
Add 1/2 cup of the milk sauce to the eggs; stir to blend well.
15
Add that to the remaining milk sauce in the pot.
16
Stir in cheese until mostly melted.
17
Stir roughly 1/2 cup of the orange sauce into macaroni, coat completely.
18
Spread meat sauce over macaroni layer.
19
Top with remaining orange sauce.
20
Sprinkle with a pinch of pepper.
21
Bake, uncovered, 30 - 40 mintues, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
22
Let stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup mild picante sauce or 1 cup salsa, 1 ½ cups pasta tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, No-Chop 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

No-Chop Pastitsio

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