EASY GREEK SKILLET PASTITSIO
asy Greek Skillet Pastitsio is a simplified version of our favorite Greek casserole. Aldente pasta shells are are tossed with a tomato and cinnamon-infused beef sauce, layered with an easy cheesy béchamel sauce, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. The recipe makes a generous amount, and the leftovers are even better the next day!
Provided by Nicole
Categories Beef/Lamb
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. It should taste as salty as sea water.
- Heat a large oven-proof skillet to a medium heat. Add butter. Once butter melts, whisk in flour. Slowly whisk in milk and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Pour sauce into a medium bowl and add 1/4 cup cheese and egg and egg yolk. Whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Wipe pan clean.
- Add lean ground beef and onion to the same skillet. Season with a little bit of salt. Turn the heat on medium and cook until onions are soft and beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Make sure to break the meat up with a wooden spoon.
- Add tomato paste, cinnamon, sugar, water and 3/4 tsp. salt. Simmer for 8-10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- When the sauce has been simmering for about five minutes. Add the shells to the water. Cook until just under aldente. Drain into a colander. Add the pasta back to the large pot and add the meat sauce along with 3/4 cup of the reserved béchamel sauce. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add half of the pasta back to the oven-proof skillet. Pour half of the remaining béchamel sauce on top along with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Spread the rest of the pasta and beef over the béchamel and then cover with remaining béchamel.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Turn on the broiler until top is brown and the pasta noodles are starting to get crispy on the edges. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 168 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 909 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat
GREEK CHICKEN PASTA
This pasta dish incorporates some of the flavors of Greece. It makes a wonderfully complete and satisfying meal. For extra flavor, toss in a few kalamata olives. Use whatever pasta you have or prefer.
Provided by Althea
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bit, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and cooked pasta. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.7 calories, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 444 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
GREEK TORTELLINI SKILLET
Looking to please picky little palates? One tester loved this simple skillet entree so much, she made it at home for her 2-year-old daughter, who said "Mmm!" after every bite. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, zucchini and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Stir in the marinara sauce, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle with remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 917mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
GREEK PASTA
Flavorful Greek style pasta with garlic, feta cheese, mushrooms and black olives.
Provided by Mary
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Plunge whole tomatoes in water briefly, until skin starts to peel. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in cold water. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- While pasta is cooking peel blanched tomatoes and chop.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Stir in garlic and mushrooms and saute until mushrooms begin to give up their juices. Stir in tomatoes and oregano and cook until tomatoes are tender.
- To serve, plate pasta, top with hot tomato sauce and sprinkle with feta and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.1 calories, Carbohydrate 102.4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 866.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
GREEK STYLE BEEF SKILLET
For a taste of Greece, this one-dish complete meal is sure to be a hit. Feta cheese accents the authentic flavor.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Entrees,
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook ground beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain fat. Add oregano, cinnamon and garlic powder; mix well.
- Stir in broth, tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 10 minutes or until pasta is nearly tender. Stir in spinach and 1/2 cup of the feta cheese. Cover. Cook 5 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup feta cheese. Cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 Calories
GREEK-STYLE RAVIOLI
Here's a flavorful Greek twist on an Italian classic. It's an easy weekday meal that's become one of our favorites. My husband and I enjoy it with garlic cheese toast. -Hetti Williams, Rapid City, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook ravioli according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Add ravioli, spinach and olives; heat through, stirring gently to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK-STYLE PASTA SKILLET
You can turn this into an Italian style dish by omitting the cinnamon and using diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano other than plain tomatoes and substitute mozzarella cheese for the feta.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Greek
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook ground meat and onion until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato juice, water, beef bouillon granules, cinnamon and garlic powder. Bring to boiling.
- Stir uncooked pasta and green beans into meat mixture. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until pasta and green beans are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.4, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 458.9, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24.6
GREEK STYLE PASTA
This is very easy to make and has a nice presentation when served on a large platter. It is very colorful. The chicken broth is optional. I prefer it without, finding that the liquid from the artichokes, tomatoes, lemon and oil is just enough.
Provided by Just Call Me Martha
Categories Greek
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring pot of lightly salted water to boil and add pasta.
- Cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in large frying pan, saute peppers and onion in olive oil for 3 minutes.
- Add artichokes and cherry tomatoes.
- Saute an additional 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth to pan and heat through.
- Toss in feta cheese, olives and oregano.
- Stir over low heat until cheese begins to melt.
- Serve over hot pasta.
- Squeeze lemon juice over top.
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