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Pastitsio with Cottage Cheese

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 600
A delicious Greek pasta dish layered with ground beef and a creamy cottage cheese filling.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1.5 lb ground beef (or half ground lamb)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

Spices

  • 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (1 can)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)

Pasta

  • 1 lb ziti or pastitsio tubes

Dairy

  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Instructions 

  • Brown the ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer.
  • Cook ziti according to package instructions; drain.
  • Mix cottage cheese, eggs, and parmesan in a bowl.
  • Layer pasta, meat sauce, and cheese mixture in a baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes.

Notes

Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving for better slicing.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Cottage Cheese