Pastitsio
Pastitsio is ready in 90 minutes (40 hands-on) and has 672 kcal and 36 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.00. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Hands-on
- 40 min
- Calories
- 672 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.00
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Macaroni130 g
- Minced beef160 g
- Onion60 g
- Tomato paste30 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)100 g
- Ground cinnamon1 g
- Butter16 g
- Wheat flour20 g
- Milk200 g
- Eggs50 g
- Parmesan20 g
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cook the macaroni in salted water for 8 minutes, drain and mix with half the grated cheese.
Brown the chopped onion and the beef in a pan for 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste, the tomatoes, the cinnamon, salt and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.
Melt the butter, stir in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk and cook for 5 minutes until thick. Off the heat, stir in the egg and season.
Layer the macaroni in a baking dish, then the meat sauce, and pour the white sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 35 minutes until golden, then rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 672 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71 g |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
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