Beef Pastitsio Skillet
A TikTok-friendly take on Greek pastitsio—ground beef layered with penne and a quick béchamel-style sauce, all in one skillet. Creamy, comforting, and done before 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 10 oz penne pasta
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1
Boil penne in salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Brown ground beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir tomato paste and oregano into the beef. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in milk slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- 5
Add cooked penne and feta to the skillet. Stir gently until everything is coated and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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