Easy Pasta Pie In a Pan | Make It Easy | Akis Petretzikis

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is often less expensive and provides a similar texture.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is typically cheaper and lower in fat.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan is a more affordable option with a similar flavor.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often less expensive and provide a different but pleasant flavor.

Gather a bowl for mixing ingredients.

Add leftover pasta (macaroni) to the bowl.

Open canned mushrooms, squeeze out excess water, and add to the bowl.

Add mixed cheese to the bowl.

Add cream cheese to the bowl.

Add smoked ham to the bowl.

Add herbs (parsley, thyme, oregano, rosemary, or seeds) to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients together in the bowl.

If needed, add salt and pepper to taste and mix again.

Prepare a non-stick pan by adding a Greek pita or tortilla to the bottom.

Spoon the filling mixture onto the pita in the pan.

Top with another Greek pita or tortilla and drizzle with olive oil.

Turn on the heat to low and cook for at least 2 minutes on one side.

After 2-2.5 minutes, flip the pie over and cook for another 2-2.5 minutes.

After a total of about 5 minutes, check that the pie is crunchy and crispy.

Remove the pie from the pan and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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