Pastitsio (Better Than Spaghetti) Recipe

Name: Pastitsio (Better Than Spaghetti)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 cup butter; 3 lbs lean ground beef; 0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste; ½ cup water; salt & pepper; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ cup white wine; 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked & drained; 1 lb parmesan cheese, grated; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup butter
3 lbs lean ground beef
0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup water
salt & pepper
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked & drained
1 lb parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup milk

1
Saute onion in small amount of butter.
2
Add beef & brown.
3
Add next 6 ingredients & simmer until thick.
4
Melt remaining butter & pour over macaroni, mixing well.
5
In a large, flat casserole, layer half of the macaroni & half of the cheese.
6
Top with beef.
7
Spread remaining macaroni & cheese.
8
Mix eggs & milk & pour over casserole.
9
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
10
Cool slightly & cut into squares.

1882

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

Carbs

110

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 cup butter, 3 lbs lean ground beef, 0.5 (3 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Pastitsio (Better Than Spaghetti) 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.

Pastitsio (Better Than Spaghetti)

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