1-Pot: Pastitsio Goes Light
| Yield: | 6 Servings |
| Categories: | Greek, Pasta, Beef, Casseroles |
| 1 | ts | Vegetable oil |
| 2 | Garlic cloves, minced | |
| 1 | Onion, chopped | |
| 2 | Carrots, finely diced | |
| 1 | Zucchini, finely chopped | |
| 3/4 | lb | Lean ground beef |
| 1 1/2 | ts | Dried basil |
| 1 | ts | Dried oregano |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Pepper |
| 1/2 | ts | Dried thyme |
| 2 | tb | Tomato paste |
| 19 | oz | Canned tomatoes |
| 1/4 | c | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| PASTA CUSTARD LAYERS | ||
| 3 | tb | Butter |
| 1/4 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 3 | c | Milk |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1 | c | 2% cottage cheese |
| 1 | c | Mozzarella, part-skin, |
| Shredded | ||
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | ts | Pepper |
| 1/4 | ts | Nutmeg |
| 3 | c | Pasta shells |
| 1/4 | c | Parmesan, freshly grated |
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