Pastitsio
6
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 50 min • Prep: 30 min • Cook: 1 hr 20 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
We lightened up this Greek dish by using extra lean ground beef instead of lamb. And for a rich, creamy sauce with minimal fat, we used evaporated skim milk.


Ingredients
Uncooked 95% lean ground beef
16 oz
Onion
1 medium, chopped
Canned tomato sauce
8 oz
Red wine
¼ fl oz, (dry)
Ground cinnamon
1½ tsp(s)
Uncooked whole wheat pasta
8 oz, such as penne
Raw egg
1 large, lightly beaten
Fat free evaporated milk
¾ cup(s)
Salted butter
1 tbsp(s), or margarine
All-purpose flour
2 tbsp(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Black pepper
⅛ pinch(es)
Fat free evaporated milk
1½ cup(s)
Raw egg
1 large, lightly beaten
Egg whites
2 serving(s), large, lightly beaten
Parmesan cheese
1¾ oz, divided
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350º F. Coat a 9- X 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2
To make meat sauce, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef and onion, stirring frequently, until meat is brown and onion is tender, about 10 minutes; drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, wine and cinnamon. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Combine 1 beaten egg, 3/4 cup of evaporated milk and cooked pasta in a large bowl; toss to combine and set aside.
4
To make cream sauce, melt butter or margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of evaporated milk; cook, stirring, until thickened and slightly bubbly, about 5 to 8 minutes. Gradually stir 1 beaten egg and egg whites into hot milk mixture (be careful not to ‘scramble’ eggs); set aside.
5
Layer half of pasta mixture in prepared dish; spread with meat sauce and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese. Top with remaining pasta mixture; pour cream sauce over top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
6
Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes more or until a knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.
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