Vegetable Pastitsio

Here's a great-tasting, meatless version of the popular Greek dish.


Vegetable Pastitsio


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Nonstick cooking sprayOn Sale
  • 8  ounces  dried penne pasta or elbow macaroniOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground nutmegOn Sale
  • 2  cups  fresh spinach leavesOn Sale
  • 1  medium  onion, chopped (1/2 cup)On Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  chicken broth or waterOn Sale
  • 4  teaspoons  margarine or butterOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce can  tomato sauceOn Sale
  • 1  cup  loose-pack frozen whole kernel cornOn Sale
  • 1  cup  cubed, cooked potatoesOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  dried mint, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepperOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  cups  fat-free milkOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)On Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground nutmegOn Sale

Directions
1.
Coat a 2-quart square baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving hot water. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain.
2.
In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, egg product, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Spread mixture evenly into prepared dish. Add spinach to reserved cooking water; let stand for 2 minutes or until wilted. Drain; arrange over pasta mixture.
3.
In a large nonstick skillet cook onion and garlic in the broth or water and 1 teaspoon of the margarine or butter over medium heat about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add tomato sauce, corn, potatoes, mint, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the cinnamon, and pepper; cook and stir until heated through. Spread mixture over spinach.
4.
In a saucepan melt remaining margarine or butter. Stir in flour. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Spread over vegetable mixture.
5.
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until top is firm. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 321, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 602 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 28%, Vitamin C 26%, Calcium 187%, Iron 22%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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