One-Pan Greek Pastisio–Inspired Pasta

A simplified, one-pan version of Greek pastitsio featuring creamy and tangy whipped feta, spiced with cinnamon and red pepper.

By @heresyourbite

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 piece small onion
• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 1 to taste kosher salt
• 1 to taste freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 14 ounce whole crushed tomatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 pound shellbows pasta
• 4.5 cups chicken or beef broth
• 8 ounce Athenos Whipped Feta
• 1 cup crumbled Athenos feta
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the ground beef or lamb to the pan and season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook until browned.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, ground cinnamon, and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the whole crushed tomatoes, nutmeg, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
6. Add the shellbows pasta and pour in 4½–5 cups of chicken or beef broth. Stir to combine.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
8. Once the pasta is cooked, remove the bay leaf and stir in the Athenos Whipped Feta until creamy.
9. Sprinkle the crumbled Athenos feta over the top and drizzle with 1–2 teaspoons of olive oil.
10. Garnish with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley before serving.