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Medium 1 hr 53 min~560 kcal 7/10
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Pastitsio
A Greek baked pasta layered with minced meat sauce, cinnamon notes, and béchamel, sliced like a savory pie.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 1 min📖 1 min readServes 8~560 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 71 min cook 15 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 1 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking1 h 11 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 500 gr Thick pasta
- 500 gr Ground beef
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Tomato puree
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Milk
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Flour
- 2 adet Eggs
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 minutes, drain, and mix with a little oil.
8 min08:00 - 2
Cook the ground beef with onion for 8 minutes, then add tomato and cinnamon and cook for 12 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
For the bechamel, cook the butter and flour for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the milk gradually and cook for 6 minutes, whisking constantly so it does not lump.
6 min06:00 - 5
Layer the pasta, meat sauce, and bechamel in a baking dish.
- 6
Bake the pastitsio at 180°C for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 7
Rest for 15 minutes before slicing, so the layers cut cleanly.
15 min15:00
💡 Tip: Wait 15 minutes before slicing the tray; the pasta layer keeps its shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with tomato salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
26
g protein
45
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 34%Fat 47%
GI 47 · Low GIGL 21 · High GL
5.7g
Sugar
0.8g
Fiber
683.8mg
Sodium
6.7g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pastitsio make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Pastitsio take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 71 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 121 minutes in total.Is Pastitsio difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pastitsio have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 26g, carbs: 45g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Pastitsio contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pastitsio belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Pastitsio need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Pastitsio filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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