Quick Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Quick Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta); Cooking spray; 1 pound ground sirloin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 cups fat-free milk; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1 (3-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
Cooking spray
1 pound ground sirloin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 (3-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef to pan; saute 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef from pan; drain. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion; saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add beef; sprinkle with salt. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in milk, tomatoes, and cream cheeses, stirring until smooth; bring to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in pasta.
4
Spoon pasta mixture into a 13 x 9-inch broiler-safe baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over top. Broil 4 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with parsley.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta), Cooking spray, 1 pound ground sirloin, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Pastitsio

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