Pastitsio Casserole IV
Pastitsio Casserole IV layers tender macaroni with a rich, oregano-scented beef and tomato sauce, then crowns it with a creamy Parmesan topping that bakes to a golden, lightly crisp finish. It’s hearty and comforting with balanced sweetness from tomatoes and nutty cheese depth, ideal for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead dish for gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pastitsio Casserole IV, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and cook the garlic, onions, and beef until the meat is browned; drain the fat. Add the tomatoes, pepper, and oregano. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Lightly coat a casserole or baking dish with olive oil and spread 1/2 of the cooked pasta in it. Add the meat sauce and cover with the remaining pasta.
- 5
Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour. Slowly add the milk, stirring until almost boiling. In a bowl, blend the remaining parmesan cheese and egg yolk, then slowly add to the milk sauce, stirring constantly.
- 6
Pour the sauce over the macaroni and bake for 30 minutes. The top should be golden and slightly crispy.
- Calories 813.72 kcal High 41%
- Protein 45.08 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 80.21 g 29%
- Total Fat 36.14 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 16.62 g High 83%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.94 mg High 51%
- Sodium 759.92 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 5.03 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 513.79 mg Good Source 40%
- Iron 5.23 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 480.52 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 98.14 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 7.71 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.77 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pastitsio Casserole IV is made with 13 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 813.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pastitsio Casserole IV made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pastitsio Casserole IV?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 813.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pastitsio Casserole IV easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pastitsio Casserole IV healthy?
- Pastitsio Casserole IV has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 813.72 calories and 45.08 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 759.92 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.62 g (83% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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