Pastitsio for Greek Fest

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers lower fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.

Stir in tomato sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour to create a roux until golden.

Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in beaten eggs and cheese until smooth.

Combine cooked pasta with meat sauce in the skillet, mixing well to combine.

Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta mixture, spreading evenly.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving, garnished with parsley.

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