Greek Pastitsio With Lentils

Name: Greek Pastitsio With Lentils
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (about 2 cups) dry macaroni; 1 cup dry lentils; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 cup evaporated skim milk; 2 tablespoons oat bran; Pinch nutmeg; 1 cup grated reduced-fat cheese substitute

Recipe from Robert E. Kowalski

Adapted by Marian Burros

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Total Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rating: 3(26)
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

½pound (about 2 cups) dry macaroni
1cup dry lentils
1tablespoon canola oil
1small onion, finely chopped
¼cup white wine
½teaspoon ground cinnamon
18-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1cup evaporated skim milk
2tablespoons oat bran
Pinch nutmeg
1cup grated reduced-fat cheese substitute

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Preparation

Step 1
Cook the macaroni in enough boiling water to cover for about 10 minutes, and drain. Cool under cold running water and reserve.
Step 2
Cook the lentils in 4 cups boiling water for about 25 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 4
In a large skillet heat the oil. When hot, add the onion, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the wine, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the wine has evaporated and the onion is tender. Add the cinnamon, tomato sauce and lentils; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 5
In a medium-size saucepan heat the milk. Whisk in the oat bran and nutmeg, and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from the heat. Stir the macaroni into the milk mixture, and mix well.
Step 6
Spoon half the macaroni mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch-square baking pan. Spoon half the lentil mixture on top, spreading evenly. Repeat with the remaining macaroni and lentils. Sprinkle on the cheese. Cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes or until the pastitsio is hot.