Vegetable Pastitsio

Try this meatless version of Pastitsio, a classic Greek casserole with layers of noodles, vegetables, and endless flavor.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword casserole, spinach, vegetable, vegetarian

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings cups

Calories 258kcal

Author Stephanie Lynch

Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces and boil until tender
Grease a 9x13 baking dish and preheat the oven to 350F
Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, then rinse with cold water and drain
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, eggs, and 1/4 tsp salt then layer in the bottom of the baking dish
Spread the spinach over the macaroni
In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter
Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes
Add the tomato sauce, corn, potatoes, mint, oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, cinnamon, and pepper, stirring until heated through
Spread the potato mixture over the spinach
In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat
Stir in the flour and nutmeg followed by the milk
Cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring frequently
Pour the flour mixture over the potato mixture
Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until heated through
Let it stand for 5 minutes to cool before serving