GREEK PASTICIO (TRUE PASTICIO)
Make and share this Greek Pasticio (True Pasticio) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by faragj
Categories Penne
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit.
- MEAT SAUCE.
- in saucepan heat oil and brown onion till golden add garlic and stir around a little add meat and cook till browned season with spices add the tomato sauce and fill the can with water and add the water to the sauce also add the cinnamon stick. simmer sauce 15 minutes.
- BECHEMEL CREAM.
- over low heat melt butter and gradually add flour stir with a whisk cook for 2 to 3 minutes but dont let it get brown. add milk and cook over medium hear stirring constantlyuntil its thick and creamy. add spices and allow to cool slightly.
- in a bowl beat egg yolks slightly and some colled sauce to the yolks to (temper) the yolks and add to sauce return sauce to medium heat cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
- in a bakingpan or lazagna pan arrange half of pasta in pan. next add the meat sauce then finish with remaining pasta finally pour bechemel cream over top covering all the pasta completely. bake in oven for 30-45 minutes or until top is golden brown. cut and serve in squares.
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Hunter Black
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too rich for my taste. The bechamel sauce was very creamy and heavy, and the meat sauce was also quite rich. I think I would prefer a lighter version of this dish next time.
Opeyemi Olanrewaju
[email protected]I'm Greek, and I can say that this pastitsio recipe is authentic and delicious. The flavors are spot-on, and the dish is just like my grandmother used to make. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who wants to try a traditional Greek dish.
Samira Kalum
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in about an hour. I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and the bechamel sauce was especially delicious. I will
Nerajda Tushe
[email protected]This pastitsio was amazing! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so comforting and hearty. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again soon.
Jenny Hollow horn
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time. Otherwise, the dish was very flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make it again, but with more seasoning.
MF Ibrahim Mia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pastitsio didn't turn out quite right. The bechamel sauce was too thick, and the meat sauce was a bit too spicy. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I'm a bit disappointed with the results.
Md Oli
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious, but it was a bit more work than I expected. It took me about 2 hours to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making it again, but I will probabl
Jeshua Nieves
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe, and I will definitely be making it again.
Mia Whiteway
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of salt in the meat sauce next time. Otherwise, the dish was very flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make it again, but with less salt.
Daniel Shah
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this pastitsio with a meatless sauce. It turned out great! The flavors were still amazing, and the dish was just as satisfying as the traditional version. I'm so glad I found this recipe, and I will definitely be making it
ss Johnson
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.
Mawanda Sulaiman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pastitsio didn't turn out quite right. The bechamel sauce was too thin, and the meat sauce was a bit bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I'm a bit disappointed with the results.
Rizwan sheikh
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious, but it was a bit too rich for my taste. The bechamel sauce was very creamy and heavy, and the meat sauce was also quite rich. I think I would prefer a lighter version of this dish next time.
Wilfred Mwirigi Gitonga
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe, and I will definitely be making it again.
Samson Keanaaina
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The dish was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I especially loved the crispy top layer of cheese. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Ana Wilson-Izor
[email protected]I'm Greek, and I can say that this pastitsio recipe is authentic and delicious. The flavors are spot-on, and the dish is just like my grandmother used to make. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who wants to try a traditional Greek dish.
M Hafeez
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in about an hour. I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and the bechamel sauce was especially delicious. I will
Nesar Ahmad
[email protected]I've made pastitsio a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The bechamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the meat sauce was perfectly seasoned. The dish was a hit with my guests, and I will definitely be making it again soon.
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[email protected]This pastitsio recipe was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so comforting and hearty. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.