Pastitsio for Two

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 5
Delicious Pastitsio for Two recipe for an intimate dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces penne
1 egg , lightly beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , chopped
3/4 lb ground turkey
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup beef stock
1/8 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 egg , lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/8 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 egg yolk , lightly beaten
1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
1540
Sugar
18g
Fat
89g
Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish, consisting of pasta and ground meat in tomato sauce, topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden. This version is perfect for two and can be customized to your taste. It is a hearty meal that is comforting and filling, perfect for enjoying on a chilly evening. The cinnamon and mint added to the meat sauce give the pasta a unique flavor that your taste buds will savor. The creamy béchamel sauce adds a rich, velvety texture to the dish, making it a treat that both you and your partner will love.

Instructions

1.Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 350°F.
3.In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil then add chopped onion and cook until soft.
4.Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until brown and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
5.Add tomato puree, beef stock, dry white wine, ground cinnamon and dried mint and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
6.While the meat mixture is cooking, prepare the béchamel sauce. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, whisking constantly until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
7.Beat egg yolk in a small bowl, and whisk in about ¼ cup of the white sauce. Whisk egg mixture back into the white sauce.
8.Stir pasta into the meat sauce. Pour meat and pasta mixture into an 8×8 inch casserole dish.
9.Pour the béchamel sauce over the meat mixture, spreading it out evenly to the edges. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
10.Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This Pastitsio recipe is a perfect meal for two and very flavorful.

It is easy to make and a great comfort food.

CONS

This recipe is relatively time-consuming to make, taking over an hour.

It is calorically dense due to the use of fatty meat and cheese, so not suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Pastitsio recipe can provide protein, fiber and vitamins.
It includes turkey meat, tomato puree and milk which contains calcium that supports healthy bones.

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