Easy Greek Pasticcio
Macaroni pasta is layered with a mediterranean tomato and lamb mince base and topped with creamy feta cheese.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 400 g (0.9 lb) lamb mince
- 1.5 tsp Mediterranean seasoning (see Notes)
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 400 g (14.1 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano plus extra to serve (or 0.5 tsp dried)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 275 g (9.7 oz) dried macaroni
For the topping:
- 150 to 200 ml (¾ cup) full-fat thick Greek yogurt
- 1 medium egg beaten
- 80 g (2.8 oz) feta cheese crumbled
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes softening. Increase the heat, add the mince and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until browned.
- Add the Mediterranean seasoning and garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, half-fill the can with water, then add it to the pan with the oregano. Bring to the boil, then season and reduce the heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. For the topping - in a mixing bowl combine the yogurt, egg and half the feta. Season with pepper (feta is already salty).
- Cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions (until just al dente). Drain, then spoon half into a deep ovenproof dish and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Top with the mince, then add the remaining macaroni, pressing down with the back of a spoon.
- Spoon the yogurt topping over the pasta to cover, then scatter with the remaining feta to finish. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Serve sprinkled with extra oregano, if you like.
Notes
- Mediterranean seasoning is a blend of dried peppers, herbs and spices – try Bart Blends from larger supermarkets, Ocado or Amazon.
- This easy greek pasticcio recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less people.
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Nutrition
Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 311IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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