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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (459g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 611
Calories from Fat 147		(24%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 16.4g	25%
	Saturated Fat 4.0g	19%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 78mg		26%
Sodium 329mg		13%
Potassium 853mg		24%
Total Carbohydrate 66.7g		22%
	Dietary Fiber 3.9g	15%
	Sugars 5.3g
Protein 36.5g		73%
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Turkey Pastitsio-Low Fat!

Recipe #395083 | 50 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Noo
Oct 16, 2009

Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish,usually made with beef. This lighter version is ideal for those who are watching their weight/cholestrol level. I sometimes skip the cinnamon and add in a little chilli powder/chilli flakes for a spicier variation.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb lean turkey, ground
1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine or stock
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups macaroni
1 1/4 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons sunflower margarine
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 tomatoes, sliced (optional)
4 tablespoons wholemeal breadcrumbs (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 220/425/Gas 7.Fry the turkey and onion in a large non-stick pan without fat,stirring until lightly browned.
2
Stir in the tomato paste,red wine/stock and cinnamon.Season,then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until just tender,then drain.Layer with the meat mixture in a wide oven proof dish.
4
Place the milk,margarine and flour into a saucepan and whisk over a moderate heat until thickened and smooth.Add nutmeg and season to taste.
5
Pour the sauce evenly over the pasta and meat.Arrange the tomato slices on top and sprinkle lines of breadcrumbs over the surface.
6
Bake for 30-35 mins,or until golden and bubbling.