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Skillet Pastitsio

Name: Skillet Pastitsio
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean); 1 cup chopped onions; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 10 oz uncooked elbow macaroni (2 1/4 cups); 3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons milk; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

3 Ratings

3 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Servings 4

Pastitsio is the Greek version of lasagna; both traditional versions of the pasta bake are loaded with ground meat, noodles, cheese and of course, the classic béchamel sauce. What sets pastitsio apart is the tubular noodles and hint of cinnamon. What sets THIS pastitsio apart is the fact that you can make it in a skillet on the fly, and sour cream steps in for the fussy béchamel sauce. This weeknight dinner gives you a taste of Greek comfort food simplified in a skillet.

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated November 13, 2018

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 oz uncooked elbow macaroni (2 1/4 cups)
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps

1

In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
2

Add garlic, oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Add macaroni and broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is just tender. Add tomatoes; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
3

In small bowl, beat sour cream and milk with whisk until smooth.
4

Remove skillet from heat. Drizzle sour cream mixture over beef mixture; garnish with feta cheese and parsley.

The acid in tomatoes can keep the macaroni from getting tender, so we cook the macaroni completely in the broth first to ensure tenderness.
A drizzle of sour cream stands in for the béchamel sauce in the classic version.
Serve with warm pita bread for a complete dinner.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 700

Calories from Fat: 220

Total Fat: 24g; 38%

Saturated Fat: 11g; 57%

Trans Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 105mg; 35%

Sodium: 1520mg; 63%

Potassium: 950mg; 27%

Total Carbohydrate: 82g; 27%

Dietary Fiber: 6g; 24%

Sugars: 14g

Protein: 38g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 40%; 40%

Exchanges:

4 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;