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Pastitsio for Two

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)128.6044
Energy (kCal)1570.4725
Carbohydrates (g)102.8646
Total fats (g)72.3489
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Grease a 8" x 8" baking dish (or any smaller casserole dish). | 2. Add the pasta to a large pan of boiling water; boil, uncovered, until just tender; drain. | 3. Combine the hot pasta, eggs and cheese in a large bowl; mix well. | 4. Press into casserole dish. | 5. To make the meat sauce, heat the oil in a large pan, add the onions and ground turkey and cook, stirring, until the meat is well browned. | 6. Stir in the tomato puree, beef stock, wine, and spices; simmer uncovered until thick; cool. | 7. Stir in the egg. | 8. Layer on top of pasta layer in casserole dish. | 9. Stop here to freeze or continue to bake and eat immediately. | 10. To make the topping, melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the flour. | 11. Stir over low heat until bubbling. | 12. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. | 13. Stir over low heat until the sauce boils and thickens. | 14. Stir in the cheese and cool slightly. | 15. Stir in the egg yolks. | 16. Pour sauce over the meat layer and smooth the surface. | 17. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. | 18. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. | 19. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. | 20. You can also freeze it at this point and just reheat the entire dish in the oven. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    penne 4 ounces 142.8814 19.0509 6.4637 4.5359
    egg 1 beaten 71.5 0.36 6.28 4.755
    parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated 148.0 16.0 16.0 2.0
    olive oil 1 tablespoon 119.34 0.0 0.0 13.5
    onion 1 chopped 64.0 14.944 1.76 0.16
    turkey 3/4 lb ground 486.2011 0.442 73.5762 19.176
    tomato puree 1 cup 95.0 22.45 4.125 0.525
    beef stock 1/4 cup 42.84 4.6683 1.5813 2.0223
    white wine 1/8 cup - - - -
    cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground - - - -
    mint 1/2 teaspoon dried - - - -
    egg 1 beaten 71.5 0.36 6.28 4.755
    butter 1 tablespoon 85.5 3.9285 2.6715 7.2
    purpose flour 1/8 cup - - - -
    milk 1 3/4 3/4 260.47 20.4106 13.4505 13.9629
    parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated 148.0 16.0 16.0 2.0
    egg yolk 1 beaten 54.74 0.6103 2.6962 4.5118
    breadcrumb 1 tablespoon - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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