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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