Pastitsio Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12
Satisfy your Greek cravings with this delicious Pastitsio Pie recipe
in Greek

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

200 g penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
500 g ground beef
500 g pasta sauce
340 g fresh bechamel sauce
2 eggs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
561
Sugar
8g
Fat
35g
Pastitsio Pie is one of the most popular Greek dishes, loved by locals and tourists alike. It's a flavorful and filling dish, perfect for cold winter nights or family gatherings. The dish consists of layers of penne pasta, seasoned ground beef, and creamy bechamel sauce, all baked to perfection in the oven. It's a hearty and comforting meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven at 200C. Cook the penne according to the package instructions and put it aside.
2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.Add the ground beef and stir occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Then, add the pasta sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.
4.In a bowl, combine the bechamel sauce, eggs, and parmesan cheese.
5.In a rectangular baking dish, place half of the cooked penne. Then, layer half the beef mixture over the penne. Repeat the layering with the remaining penne and beef mixture. Finally, pour the bechamel mixture over the top.
6.Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

This dish is incredibly flavorful and satisfying, with its layers of pasta, beef, and creamy bechamel sauce.

It’s also a great way to feed a crowd, as this recipe makes enough for 8 servings.

CONS

Traditionally, pastitsio is a high calorie and high fat dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Also, some people might find the bechamel sauce too rich or heavy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pastitsio pie has some nutritional value, as it contains protein from the ground beef and some vitamins from the tomato sauce.
However, it’s not the healthiest dish due to its high calorie and fat content.
To make it a little bit healthier, you can use lean ground beef and reduce the amount of cheese or bechamel sauce in the recipe.

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