Hellenic Pastitsio Recipe (Baked Pasta Casserole)
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1 Hr 30 Min
Prep : 45 Min Cook: 45 Min
This delicious entertaining-worthy casserole was submitted by employee Sandra Bellomo for a company cooking contest. This Greek twist on lasagna may seem a little time consuming, but it's much easier than you'd think. And completely worth every minute of the prep time. Whether it's for a Sunday dinner or a special family occasion, there's no wrong time to make this wonderful comfort-food classic casserole.
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8 Servings
Original recipe yields 8 Servings
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1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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2 stalks celery, finely chopped
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground turkey
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1-1/2 jars (650 mL each) Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
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1 Tbsp. tomato paste
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1/2 tsp. each dried oregano leaves and dried thyme leaves
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1 lb. (450 g) bucatini pasta, uncooked
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1/2 cup flour
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1/4 tsp. each ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg
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dash salt
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3-1/2 cups milk
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2 Tbsp. butter
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1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese
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1 egg, beaten
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Step 1
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add celery, onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until softened. Add turkey; cook on medium heat 8 min. or until done, stirring frequently. Add pasta sauce, tomato paste and dried herbs; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring frequently. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Step 2
Meanwhile, cook pasta in medium saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. While pasta is cooking, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in large bowl; whisk in milk until blended. Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Gradually whisk in milk mixture; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 5 min. or until slightly thickened, (Sauce should be thick enough to coat spoon.) Remove from heat; let stand 2 min. Stir in cheese, then egg. Step 3
Heat oven to 375ºF. Step 4
Drain pasta. Spread thin layer of pasta sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with half of the pasta. Cover with remaining pasta sauce mixture. Pour milk mixture over layers in baking dish. Step 5
Bake 40 to 45 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven. Let stand 20 min. before cutting into 8 pieces to serve. Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Serving Suggestion
Serve with a bagged green salad tossed with your favorite Kraft Dressing, such as Italian or Ranch.
Special Extra
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories
540
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Total fat 16 g
21 %
Saturated fat 6 g
30 %
Cholesterol 100 mg
Sodium 790 mg
34 %
Total carbohydrate 70 g
25 %
Dietary fibre 6 g
21 %
Sugars 16 g
Protein 30 g
Vitamin A
8 %
Vitamin C
6 %
Calcium
15 %
Iron
20 %
Servings
8 servings, 1/8 recipe (477 g) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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