PASTITSIO
Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish made with ground beef, pasta, and a thick bechamel (cream) sauce. Here is our version which omits the sweet spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon that traditionally go in this dish.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- MEAT LAYER: Preheat oven to 350°F Melt butter in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add onion and garlic and saute' for 2-3 minutes. Add beef and seasonings. When meat is cooked thru, drain off fat, return to pan and add the olives, tomatoes, and white wine. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- PASTA: Cook pasta according to package directions. Mix remaining pasta ingredients and place in a large bowl. When pasta is cooked, drain and immediately stir into the large bowl, mixing well.
- BECHAMEL SAUCE: In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt butter. Add flour, salt, black pepper, and dry ground mustard. Stir for about 1 minute. Slowly wisk in half and half and chicken stock to incorporate. Stir constantly till thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Add a little of the bechamel to the egg to temper it, then wisk egg mixture back into pot and add the parmesan cheese. Stir until well blended.
- ASSEMBLY: To a large loaf pan or a deep oven-proof casserole pan (10"), place half the pasta mixture. Pour 1 cup of the bechamel sauce over top. then place meat layer over top of that. Top that with another cup of the bechamel.
- Place remaining pasta over that, then the remaining bechamel. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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JazzLin Allred
[email protected]This pastitsio was so good, I ate two servings!
Esther Daniels
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the results were worth it.
Siam Islam
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this vegetarian pastitsio. The flavors were amazing.
Tabbsum Wardag
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.
Rjmanna Rjmanna
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pastitsio turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mamun Ahmeed
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Fabion Small
[email protected]I've made pastitsio many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The béchamel sauce was especially creamy and flavorful.
M7md Fyd
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio, and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make.
Yamen Khatib
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pastitsio, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
JOHN NJOROGE
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the crispy top layer.
Ndumiso Masilela
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my pastitsio turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the béchamel sauce.
Fernanda Clay
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.