Pastitsio - Greek Macaroni Recipe

Name: Pastitsio - Greek Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: meat layer; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup dry white wine; cream sauce; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 3 cups light cream; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pasta; 3/4 lb ziti pasta or 3/4 lb elbow macaroni; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; topping; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup swiss cheese

Servings: persons

meat layer
1 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup dry white wine
cream sauce
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups light cream
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
pasta
3/4 lb ziti pasta or 3/4 lb elbow macaroni
3 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter
topping
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup swiss cheese

1
For Meat Layer.
2
Saute onions in butter till soft.
3
Add meat breaking up with spoon & cook till no pink remains.
4
Drain off fat in a strainer & return meat in pan.
5
Add remaining ingredients.
6
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
7
For Cream Sauce.
8
Melt butter in large pot.
9
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
10
Lower heat and add cream and stock till smooth.
11
Cook stirring constantly till sauce is thick & bubbly.
12
Stir in cheese,salt and pepper and stir till cheese is melted & blended into sauce.
13
Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
14
Cook pasta according to directions on box.
15
Beat eggs, 1/2 Cup cheese and Soft butter.
16
Add to pasta, blending well.
17
Assembly:
18
Spoon 1/2 of pasta into buttered 13X9X2 dish.
19
Pour 1 Cup Sauce over pasta.
20
Spoon on all of the meat mixture.
21
Pour another 1 Cup sauce over meat.
22
Add other 1/2 of pasta.
23
Pour rest of sauce.
24
Sprinkle 1/4 C cheese on top.
25
Bake uncovered 350 F for 35 minutes.

2157

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: meat layer, 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 lbs ground beef, and more.

Yes, Pastitsio - Greek Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pastitsio - Greek Macaroni

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