Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- For the casserole, cook penne in a pot of boiling salted water, 2 minutes less than package directions, drain.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high. Add onions and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add lamb, olives, pepperoncini, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, and some red pepper flakes; cook, breaking up chunks of lamb with a wooden spoon, until cooked through; about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze skillet with wine; cook until evaporated, 2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes. Season sauce with salt and black pepper, stir in penne, then transfer to prepared dish.
- For the béchamel, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then add cloves; simmer until thickened; 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl, add 1/2 cup milk mixture to eggs, then whisk back into milk mixture. Stir in feta and parsley; season béchamel with salt and black pepper. Pour béchamel over penne mixture. Bake pastitsio until bubbly and top is golden, 35 to 40 minutes; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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jonathan benavidez
b66@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Hamza Fs
h.fs45@gmail.comThis pastitsio is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
Rahinatu Alhassan
alhassan.r12@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The béchamel sauce is so creamy and rich.
Raymond merrington
m92@yahoo.comThis pastitsio is so comforting and satisfying. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter night.
Maniriho Jonh
manirihojonh68@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Michael Waack
m_w0@aol.comThis pastitsio is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Ebunoluwa lilian Chibuike
chibuike-e@gmail.comI'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite Greek dishes.
tuwatimi clever
tuwatimi@hotmail.comThis dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing.
Ns Abir
a.ns@gmail.comI'm not a fan of pastitsio, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious.
Lasiodorides striatus
lasiodorides_s@hotmail.frThis pastitsio is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Heba Shehab
sh28@aol.comI made this dish for my Greek grandmother and she loved it. She said it was the best pastitsio she's ever had.
Kirabo Resty
k.resty@yahoo.comThis is the best pastitsio I've ever had. The flavors are incredible.
Starla Stanford littrell
sl70@yahoo.comI've made this pastitsio several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great dish to serve for company.
Zaman Khan
khan-z@gmail.comThis dish is a lot of work, but it's totally worth it. The end result is amazing.
Zair Miya
z@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but this pastitsio changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious!
Simon Ngugi
n.simon@gmail.comThis pastitsio is one of my favorite comfort foods. It's so hearty and satisfying.
Salwa Alaa
s17@yahoo.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Coach T
tc48@gmail.comThis pastitsio was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.