Stove Top Pastitsio Pasta

November 07, 2014

One of the things I look forward to during the summer months is a Greek festival that is put on by a local Greek orthodox church. For several summers now my husband and I have loaded up the kids and headed over to the church on that June weekend. Since it's only the one weekend sometimes we head over there twice. We're crazy like that. For 53 years now this church has been hosting the festival and for good reason! The minute we walk up to the big outdoor tent, my husband donning his Gr

1 lb. penne pasta
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef (I used 96% lean)
4 T. tomato paste
1/4 t. basil
1/4 t. oregano
1/2 t. thyme
1/4 t. nutmeg
2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 c. fat free half and half
1/4 c. plain yogurt
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reserving 1 c. of the pasta cooking water before draining. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive, onion and...
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Nutritions

Calories
386

Sodium
1170mg
48% DV

Fat
22g
35% DV

Protein
27g
54% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

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