Pastitsio Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, finely chopped; 2 1/4 lbs ground beef; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1 None bay leaf; 2/3 cup white wine; 2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes; 1 pkg (16 oz) elbow macaroni; 3 tbsp butter; 4 None egg whites, lightly beaten; 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter; 1/4 cup flour; 3 cups milk; 4 None egg yolks; 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, finely chopped
2 1/4 lbs ground beef
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 None bay leaf
2/3 cup white wine
2 cans (14 oz each) diced tomatoes
1 pkg (16 oz) elbow macaroni
3 tbsp butter
4 None egg whites, lightly beaten
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
4 None egg yolks
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease a deep 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Saute onion for 1-2 mins, until tender. Add ground beef and brown for 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps.
3
Stir in spices and bay leaf. Add wine, simmer for 1 min. Stir in tomatoes and season to taste. Simmer for 10-12 mins, until thickened.
4
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Quickly stir in butter and egg whites. Season to taste.
5
Spoon half pasta mixture into prepared dish. Spread with ground beef mixture. Top with remaining pasta mixture, pressing down with the back of a spoon.
6
For the bechamel sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Return to heat and cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3 mins. Remove from heat. Whisk in yolks and cheese. Season to taste. Pour over pasta.
7
Bake for 40-45 mins, until golden and bubbling.

1448

kcal

Calories

111

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 None onion, finely chopped, 2 1/4 lbs ground beef, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

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