You possibly will not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes pastitsio (baked macaroni) but it is obtainable. The key is to not eat pastitsio (baked macaroni) or other high calorie pasta every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for most of the week, say 1400 to 1600 calories each day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I want – within reason of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last few weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet drinks. I have simply been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I like one day a week.

I also find it makes things easier if you have some support when dieting and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to show you how to monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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Pastitsio (Baked Macaroni)

From the kitchen of Kathy Mills, Augusta, Georgia

1 pound macaroni
1/4 pound butter
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or beef
1/2 can tomato paste
6 ounces grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper

Sauce
4 cups warm milk
5 eggs
6 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup (1 1/2) sticks butter

Cook macaroni (but not well done) in boiling, salted water and drain. Saut? onion in a little butter. Add ground meat and stir until brown. Add tomato paste, thinned with a little water. Add salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook until meat is done. Melt butter; pour over drained macaroni, mixing carefully. Spread half of the macaroni on the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch pan. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese on top. Spread entire meat mixture on top. Cover with remaining macaroni and remaining grated cheese.

For the Sauce, boil 3 cups of the milk with 1 1/2 sticks butter. Add flour to remaining 1 cup milk and blend well. Add flour mixture to boiling butter and milk. Thicken and cool. After this has cooled, add 5 beaten eggs, or drop small amounts of the milk mixture into the eggs while stirring constantly. Once the egg mixture gets warm to hot, add the remaining milk. Pour sauce over the macaroni. Shake the pan and insert a knife to penetrate thoroughly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes.

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