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Easy Greek pasticcio

Name: Easy Greek pasticcio
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Greek recipes
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 400g British lamb mince (10% fat); 1½ tsp Mediterranean seasoning (see tip); 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano, plus extra to serve (or ½ tsp dried); 275g dried macaroni; For the topping; 150-200ml full-fat thick greek yogurt; 1 medium free-range egg, beaten; 80g good-quality feta, crumbled

By: Delicious. food team

Published: 4 Sep 19
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Bring the sun-kissed flavours of Greece to your table with our easy pasticcio recipe, made with a lamb mince base and creamy feta cheese topping.

On the look out for more dishes from Greece? Check out our collection of Greek recipes for a hearty dose of inspiration.

Easy
August 2019

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4
Hands-on time 30 min, oven time 25 min

Bring the sun-kissed flavours of Greece to your table with our easy pasticcio recipe, made with a lamb mince base and creamy feta cheese topping.

On the look out for more dishes from Greece? Check out our collection of Greek recipes for a hearty dose of inspiration.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 596 kcals
Fat: 22.7g (10g saturated)
Protein: 36.8g
Carbohydrates: 58.4g (9.2 sugars)
Fibre: 5.4g
Salt: 0.7g

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Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
400g British lamb mince (10% fat)
1½ tsp Mediterranean seasoning (see tip)
4 garlic cloves, crushed
400g tin chopped tomatoes
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano, plus extra to serve (or ½ tsp dried)
275g dried macaroni

For the topping

150-200ml full-fat thick greek yogurt
1 medium free-range egg, beaten
80g good-quality feta, crumbled

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Method

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 6-8 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 180°C/160°C 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 until just al dente. Drain, then spoon half into a deep ovenproof dish and season with salt and 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.