Pastitsio Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling:; 1 pound uncooked bucatini pasta or spaghetti; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; White sauce:; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 5 tablespoons shredded kasseri or aged white cheddar cheese, divided; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese

Servings: persons

Filling:
1 pound uncooked bucatini pasta or spaghetti
1 pound ground sirloin
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
White sauce:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
5 tablespoons shredded kasseri or aged white cheddar cheese, divided
Cooking spray
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese

1
To prepare filling, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Rinse with cold water; set aside.
2
Cook beef, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned; stir to crumble. Add wine, tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until thick.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
To prepare white sauce, place flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until blended; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; set aside. Combine eggs and egg whites in a large bowl. Gradually add hot milk mixture to egg mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in 1 tablespoon kasseri cheese until blended.
5
Spread 1 cup beef mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange half of pasta over beef mixture. Top with 1 1/2 cups beef mixture. Repeat layers with remaining pasta and beef mixture. Top with white sauce. Sprinkle with 4 tablespoons kasseri and Romano cheese. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

949

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling:, 1 pound uncooked bucatini pasta or spaghetti, 1 pound ground sirloin, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 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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