GREEK BAKED ZITI
Inspired by the Greek classic comfort dish - Pastitsio. Recipe from Southern Living.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Beef
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta in a dutch oven according to package instructions.
- 2. Meanwhile, saute onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain mixture, and return to skillet.
- 3. Stir tomato sauce, next 4 ingredients, and 1 tsp. salt into meat mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, 5-7 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in parmesan cheese, pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Add sauce to pasta, stirring to coat.
- 5. Transfer pasta mixture to a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture, mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs.
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was the worst pasta dish I've ever had.
Shane Walters
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and money. It didn't taste good at all.
Pak Army Boy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out well. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Wyre Boi
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Sebandeke Robert
[email protected]The pasta was a bit overcooked for my taste. I would cook it for a shorter amount of time next time.
abhi sarker
[email protected]This dish is a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would use less feta cheese next time.
Buckley Kandege
[email protected]I'm not a fan of feta cheese, so I used mozzarella instead. It was still delicious.
Abrianna Johnson
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a special dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Heninita Ahotau
[email protected]I made this dish for my Greek grandmother, and she loved it. She said it reminded her of her childhood.
Asim Nagra
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or lamb.
Meezan Husain
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the combination of Greek flavors in a pasta dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!
Mommy Richard
[email protected]I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Noor Ahmed
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.
esther chioma
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so flavorful and comforting.
Nadia Saunders
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
KPK swat
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish came out looking just like the picture.
Love Money
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but this dish was surprisingly delicious.
Yantle Jakuja
[email protected]This Greek-baked ziti was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.