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Budget-Friendly Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

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How to Make Budget-Friendly Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

This version of Greek Lasagna is a great family meal that pairs well with a green salad topped with a little feta cheese and light Greek salad dressing.


30 min prep time


60 min cook time


12servings


1 slice

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Add cooking spray to a large nonstick sauté pan. Sauté onions for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add in ground turkey and sauté for 8-10 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through.
  3. Add cinnamon, oregano, salt (optional), ground black pepper, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer for 5-7 minutes or until just starting to thicken.
  4. Stir in parsley and set aside.
  5. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and stir immediately into turkey mixture. Pour the pasta and turkey mixture into the baking sheet and press down so it is evenly spread in the pan.
  6. Add the olive oil to a small sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook the flour for 1-2 minutes, taking care not to brown it. Stir constantly.
  7. Slowly whisk in the skim milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Whisk in the nutmeg and parmesan cheese.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and then slowly whisk in the hot milk mixture to temper the egg. Add the rest of the milk mixture to the egg and then pour over the top of the pasta, spreading to coat the entire thing.
  9. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown. Let cool for 15-20 minutes, the cut into 12 equal slices.
Fiber Focused
Low Sodium
Comfort Food
Mediterranean
Holidays & Entertaining
Main Dish
Budget Friendly
Dinner
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Nutrition facts

12 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 slice


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    280

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    7g

    9%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.9g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0.1g

  • Cholesterol
    55mg

    18%

  • Sodium
    190mg

    8%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    37g

    13%

    • Dietary Fiber
      4g

      14%
    • Total Sugars
      6g

  • Protein
    16g

  • Potassium
    530mg
    11%

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1

onion(s) (diced)
1 med

lean ground turkey (93% fat-free)
20 oz

ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tsp

dried oregano
1 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

black pepper
1/2 tsp

tomato sauce (low sodium, 15-oz cans)
2 can

fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp

whole wheat penne pasta
1 lbs

olive oil
1 tbsp

whole wheat flour
2 tbsp

skim milk
2 cup

ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp

Parmesan cheese (freshly grated )
1/3 cup

eggs
1

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