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Greek Noodle Casserole (Pastitsio)

Name: Greek Noodle Casserole (Pastitsio)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Butter, for greasing the baking dish; 12 ounces egg noodles; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, optional; 1 1/2 packed cups fresh mint leaves, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped or smashed; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature; Kosher salt; 1 cup milk, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cups grated Parmesan (about 6 ounces); 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature; 1 26-ounce jar tomato-basil sauce (3 1/4 cups)

6 October 2026

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Total Time90 Mins

Serves8

Per Serving$2.52

Greek Noodle Casserole (Pastitsio) takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe makes 8 servings with 619 calories, 29g of protein, and 36g of fat each. For $2.52 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.

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Method:

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes.
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Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
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Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
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Add the onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 4 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
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Add the lamb, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
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Add the tomato sauce and mint. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
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For the sauce: Simmer the milk and cream over medium heat in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Reduce the heat to low.
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Add the cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
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Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the yogurt.
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Add the meat sauce to the pasta and toss well until the noodles are coated.
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Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Spoon the cheese sauce evenly on top and bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle with chopped mint if using, and serve.