GREEK PASTITSIO

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This pastitsio is guaranteed to remind me of holidays to Greece, it tastes so devine. Leftovers freeze well and should be defrosted before re-heating. I serve it with bread and a green salad. I use skimmed milk for the sauce, but any kind can be used.

Provided by angellore

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

175 g macaroni
500 g lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
400 g chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
50 g butter
50 g plain flour
300 ml milk
175 g cheddar cheese, grated
150 ml natural yoghurt
1 medium egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180c/350f/Gas mark 4.
  • Cook the macaroni as pack instructions until tender. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, fry the minced beef and onions until brown. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, herbs and seasonings. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • To prepare the topping, melt the butter in a pan, add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Blend in the milk and bring to the boil, still stirring. As soon as it thickens remove from the heat. Be careful not to burn it. Stir in 100g of the cheese, the yoghurt and the beaten egg.
  • Combine the macaroni and minced beef mixture and put into an ovenproof dish. Pour over the topping and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden. Stand for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the topping to firm up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.3, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 207.1, Sodium 949.4, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 49

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