Name: Lighter Turkey Pastitsio with Feta
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) ziti or penne; 1 egg white; 2 lbs (900 g) lean ground turkey; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta; Yogurt béchamel: 3 tbsp butter, 1/3 cup flour, 3 cups warm low-fat milk, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, nutmeg; Salt and pepper

Lighter Turkey Pastitsio with Feta

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A lighter take on Greek pastitsio with lean ground turkey, warm spices, feta and a Greek yogurt béchamel.

Author: Munch Twist
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

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1 lb (450 g) ziti or penne
1 egg white
2 lbs (900 g) lean ground turkey
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tsp oregano
1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta
Yogurt béchamel: 3 tbsp butter, 1/3 cup flour, 3 cups warm low-fat milk, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, nutmeg
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Cook pasta 2 minutes under package time; toss with egg white.
Brown turkey with onion, add garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes and spices; simmer 20 minutes until thick.
Make béchamel: cook butter and flour, whisk in milk until thick. Cool slightly, whisk in yogurt, eggs, Parmesan and nutmeg.
Layer half pasta, turkey sauce, feta and remaining pasta.
Pour over béchamel and bake at 350°F (175°C) 45 minutes.
Rest 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Greek yogurt makes the béchamel lighter but still creamy.

Find it online: https://munchtwist.com/lighter-turkey-pastitsio-with-feta/