PASTITSIO
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add the pepper flakes, garlic, herbes de provence and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the four-spice powder. Add the lamb, raise the heat to medium high and let cook, breaking up any chunks, until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until reduced slightly. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until thick, about 45 minutes.
- To make the bechamel sauce, bring the milk to a simmer in a medium pot set over medium heat. Melt the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk the warm milk into the flour mixture. Add the remaining 2 pinches four-spice powder and cook for 5 minutes at a simmer, whisking often, until thickened. Remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Whisking constantly, slowly pour a quarter of the milk mixture into the eggs. Whisk the egg mixture back into the pot. Whisk in 1 cup of the cheese. Fold in the yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and combine with the lamb sauce. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a large baking dish and top with the bechamel sauce and the remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake until the top is caramelized, about 45 minutes. Garnish with the parsley.
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david keyes
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio and it turned out great! I was a little intimidated by the number of steps, but the recipe was very clear and easy to follow. The end result was a beautiful and flavorful dish that everyone at my table enjoyed.
hank pink
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious! I loved the creamy béchamel sauce and the flavorful meat sauce. The dish was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Michelle Cuddeford
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for my family and they all loved it! The only thing I would change is that I would use a little less salt next time. Other than that, it was perfect.
iachin ahmed
[email protected]This pastitsio was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
FLAME EMPIRE
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too rich for my taste. The flavors were good, but the dish was very heavy. I think I would have liked it more if the béchamel sauce had been lighter.
Kit Kumari
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. I love the creamy béchamel sauce and the flavorful meat sauce.
Ormarni Art
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.
Dominic Macharia
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for my Greek grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best pastitsio she had ever had. I was so happy that I was able to make her such a delicious meal.
chbilal gujjar
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit of a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the texture was mushy. I think I would have liked it more if the meat sauce had been more flavorful.
Boloere Ebiotu
[email protected]I've tried many pastitsio recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible and the dish is so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.
Esther Dorbor
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious! I loved the creamy béchamel sauce and the flavorful meat sauce. The dish was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
MD SHARIF HOSSEN
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for my family and they all loved it! The only thing I would change is that I would use a little less salt next time. Other than that, it was perfect.
Catherine Gordon
[email protected]This pastitsio was a huge hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.
nirjal Magar
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying this pastitsio, but I was a little disappointed. The flavors were just okay and the texture was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it more if the sauce had been creamier.
Bersil Peters
[email protected]This pastitsio was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Anika Sultana
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The only thing I do differently is that I use ground turkey instead of beef.
Rapyd Services
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio and it turned out great! I was a little intimidated by the number of steps, but the recipe was very clear and easy to follow. The end result was a beautiful and flavorful dish that everyone at my table enjoyed.
Kuber Rana
[email protected]I made this pastitsio last night and it was delicious! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfect. I especially loved the creamy béchamel sauce.
Sharon Clemons
[email protected]Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! This pastitsio recipe is now my go-to. The flavors are incredible and it was such a hit with my family. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe!