Greek Pastitsio with Beef Mince 

	    
              
  • 4 People
  • 80 min.
  • easy 
This great-tasting Greek dish is made using a pasta base filled with a delicious savoury mince. 
Ingredients
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 310 ml water
  • 125 ml milk
  • 1 ml salt to season
  • 1 ml Robertsons black pepper to taste
  • 15 ml mixed dried herbs
  • 410 g can tomatoes, chopped
  • 30 ml tomato paste
  • 500 g lean beef mince
  • 1 medium-sized onion, sliced
  • 30 ml oil
  • 128 g (1 sachet) Knorr macaroni and cheese pasta and sauce
  • 125 ml milk
  • 125 ml cheddar cheese, grated
Cooking Method
  1. For the filling: Heat oil in a large frying pan.

  2. Sautè onion until soft.

  3. Add mince and brown.

  4. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, herbs and seasoning.

  5. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 min.

  6. For the pasta base: Place the milk, water and margarine in a saucepan and bring to the boil.

  7. Add the sauce sachet and the pasta to this and simmer for 8 to 10 min, stirring occasionally.

  8. Remove from heat. Lay the pasta in the bottom of an ovenproof dish, then place the mince mixture on top.

  9. For the topping: Mix the beaten eggs, milk and cheese together, pour over the mince and bake in the oven at 180°C for 20-30 min.

  • Nut Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free