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Pastitsio pots

7

Points®

Total time: 1 hr 20 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 1 hr • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy

Luscious layers of spiced ground beef, macaroni and creamy white sauce

Ingredients

Olive oil

1 tsp

Brown onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic

2 clove(s), crushed

Lean beef mince, raw

500 g

Ground cinnamon

½ tsp

Ground nutmeg

¼ tsp

Tomato paste

2 tbs

Canned diced tomatoes

400 g

Beef stock

¾ cup(s), (180ml)

Dry pasta

200 g, (macaroni)

Egg yolk

1 medium

Reduced fat oil spread

1 tbs

Plain flour

2 tbs

Skim milk

1½ cup(s), (375ml)

Light mozzarella cheese

½ cup(s), grated, (60g)

Dried breadcrumbs

⅓ cup(s)

Fresh chives

2 tbs, finely chopped

Oil spray

1 x 3 second spray(s)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Lightly spray six 1 1/2-cup (375ml) capacity ovenproof dishes with oil. Place on a baking tray.

2

Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add mince and spices and cook, breaking up lumps, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add paste, tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until thickened slightly.

3

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions, or until just tender. Drain, then return to pan. Add egg yolk, stirring to combine. Spoon pasta mixture into prepared dishes.

4

Melt canola spread in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring, until smooth. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 1 minute or until thickened slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in half the cheese. Season with salt and black pepper. Combine breadcrumbs, chives and remaining cheese in a bowl.

5

Spoon mince mixture over pasta. Pour over white sauce and sprinkle with breadcrumb mix. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until lightly golden. Serve.

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