Main DishesJanuary 19, 2016
Calories
422
Sodium
695mg
28% DV
Fat
12g
19% DV
Protein
17g
34% DV
Carbs
57g
19% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
Greek Authentic Pastitsio
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Pastitsio is definitely the ultimate temptation. It consists of three irresistible layers. Pasta, roasted minced beef in tomato sauce and a thick coat of velvet, creamy béchamel. All of them come together and end up in the oven baking until béchamel forms a golden brown crust. Divine pleasure.
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750 gr pasta (pastitsio pasta or penne)
2 tablespoons butter
Parmesan
MEAT SAUCE
800gr lean minced beef
3 red onions
1 clove garlic
1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
½ cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 chicken bouillon cube or chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
BECHAMEL
2lt milk
16 full tablespoons flour
250gr butter
4 eggs
1 teaspoons nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons butter
Parmesan
MEAT SAUCE
800gr lean minced beef
3 red onions
1 clove garlic
1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
½ cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 chicken bouillon cube or chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
BECHAMEL
2lt milk
16 full tablespoons flour
250gr butter
4 eggs
1 teaspoons nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Salt
Pepper
Cook your pasta al dente and drain. Place them in an oven tray. Melt the butter in a saucepan and pour it over the pasta. Mix them all together and create your first layer in your oven tray. Sprinkle grated...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
422
Sodium
695mg
28% DV
Fat
12g
19% DV
Protein
17g
34% DV
Carbs
57g
19% DV
Fiber
2g
10% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat6g34%
Polysaturated Fat1g8%
Monosaturated Fat4g28%
Cholesterol77mg25%
Sodium695mg28%
Potassium570mg16%
Protein17g34%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber2g10%
Sugar13g26%
Vitamin A239IU4%
Vitamin B60.27mg13%
Vitamin C5mg9%
Calcium271mg27%
Iron2mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.