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Pastitsio
Cook Time
55 Minutes
Ingredients
14
Servings
4
A Greek baked pasta dish with minced beef and Oregano.
Ingredients
175 gram (6 ounce) macaroni
450 gram (1 pound) minced beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
400 gram (14 ounce) tin chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato purée
2 teaspoon Oregano
½ teaspoon Ground Allspice
½ teaspoon Minced Garlic
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
300 millilitre (½ pint) semi-skimmed milk
¼ teaspoon Cayenne Chilli Pepper
175 gram (6 ounce) Cheddar cheese, grated
For the topping:
1 sachet White Sauce Mix
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Pre-heat the oven to 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4.
- 2 Cook the macaroni in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain.
- 3 To prepare the topping, mix sachet contents with milk, add the Cayenne Pepper. Bring to the boil gently, stirring continuously. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 100g (4oz) of the cheese.
- 4 Combine the macaroni and minced beef in the pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish. Pour over the topping and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden. Stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- 5 Meanwhile, fry the minced beef and onion until brown. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato pureé, Oregano, Allspice, Garlic and Salt. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.