PASTITSIO (GREEK LASAGNA)
Pastitsio is a popular dish served at family gatherings and elegant buffet dinners. The bechamel sauce on top makes for its uniqueness.
Provided by Broke Guy
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 1h50m
Yield 24 squares
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onions in butter until opaque. Crumble beef into saucepan and brown.well. Drain off the fat.
- Add salt, pepper, tomato sauce, water and sugar. Stir well and simmer 35-40 minutes. At this point there should be very little water in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and cool. The meat sauce can be made ahead of time.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and then add in the flour, stiring constantly using a wire whisk. Gradually add the warm milk, stirring vigorously until sauce thickens. Add nutmeg, remove from heat and cool.
- When ready to use meat sauce, add half of the bread crumbs and 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese. Stir well and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the macaroni per package directions in boiling salted water until almost al dente. Drain well, stir in the olive oil and set aside.
- Butter an 11x17 inch baking pan and sprinkle with 2 tbsp bread crumbs. Spread half of the macaroni across the baking pan and sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over top.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl using a wire whisk and add in 1/2 cup of the cooled bechamel sauce. Stir well and then add egg mixture into the rest of the bechamel sauce. Add the cheese and stir well.
- Cover macaroni layer with meat sauce. Pour half of the bechamel sauce over the meat and cover with remaining macaroni. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over macaroni layer.
- Top macaroni layer with remaining bechamel sauce and top with remaining bread crumbs and cheese.
- Cook in the oven on a center rack for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Let sit 20 minutes to firm up before cutting and serving.
- This casserole freezes well and is easy to reheat. Place the frozen pastitsio, covered loosely with foil, in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.8, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 129, Sodium 414.1, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 20
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Noah Corley
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for my Greek grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best pastitsio she'd ever had.
Hoowy Gaming
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat and pasta. It's also a very affordable dish.
Pika Gaming YT
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Rosa Gore
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my pastitsio didn't turn out as good as the pictures. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Odero getrude
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
DeanRay Bowie
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Greek food, but I really enjoyed this pastitsio. It was flavorful and cheesy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Malik Adnan Awan
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
N F
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this pastitsio with tofu instead of ground beef. It turned out great!
Ann Brunfeldtwest
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
India Server
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
DAVID Ff
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a very budget-friendly dish.
Maurie Lambert (Mo)
[email protected]The pastitsio was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
michael fawkes
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add more sauce next time.
Shattima Muh'd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pastitsio, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and comforting.
Jess Carney
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pastitsio was so flavorful and cheesy. I loved the crispy top layer.
YARED SOLOMON
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe.
Raphael Takch
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.