David found this easy greek pasticcio recipe on the Delicious magazine website when looking for something different to do with a pack of lamb mince. We love pasta, lamb and feta cheese, so having them combined in one dish appealed!
The sun-kissed flavours of Greece are brought to your table with this easy pasticcio recipe. Macaroni pasta is layered with a mediterranean tomato and lamb mince base and topped with creamy feta cheese.
This full of flavour pasta, lamb and creamy feta dish can be enjoyed at any time of the year...we're looking forward to eating it outside in the garden on a sunny day with a glass of wine, or 2!
Tips
- Mediterranean seasoning is a blend of dried peppers, herbs and spices - try Bart Blends from larger supermarkets, Ocado or Amazon.
- This easy greek pasticcio recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for more or less people.
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How to make this Easy Greek Pasticcio
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 400g lamb mince
- 1.5 tsp Mediterranean seasoning (see Tips)
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano, plus extra to serve (or 0.5 tsp dried)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 275g dried macaroni
For the topping:
- 150 to 200ml full-fat thick Greek yogurt
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 80g feta cheese, crumbled
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 6 to 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 180C/160C 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 according to packet instructions (until just al dente). Drain, then spoon half into a deep ovenproof dish and season with salt and freshly ground 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.
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Easy Greek Pasticcio
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 400 g (0.9 lb) lamb mince
- 1.5 tsp Mediterranean seasoning (see Notes)
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 400 g (14.1 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano plus extra to serve (or 0.5 tsp dried)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 275 g (9.7 oz) dried macaroni
For the topping:
- 150 to 200 ml (¾ cup) full-fat thick Greek yogurt
- 1 medium egg beaten
- 80 g (2.8 oz) feta cheese crumbled
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 6 to 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 180C/160C 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 according to packet instructions (until just al dente). Drain, then spoon half into a deep ovenproof dish and season with salt and freshly ground 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.
Notes
- Mediterranean seasoning is a blend of dried peppers, herbs and spices - try Bart Blends from larger supermarkets, Ocado or Amazon.
- This easy greek pasticcio recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less people.
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