PASTITSIO III
Traditional Greek pasta dish - excellent!
Provided by David Reeves
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Combine pasta, 1 beaten egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan and set aside.
- To make the meat sauce: Drop the plum tomatoes in boiling water for about 45 seconds. Peel the skin off then seed and chop. Cook ground beef, onion and garlic together in a skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken stock, vinegar, chili powder, allspice, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until thick. You don't want the sauce to be watery.
- To make the white sauce: Melt margarine in a saucepan and stir in flour and pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir until smooth, thick and bubbly. In a bowl, combine about half of the mixture with 1 beaten egg. Return the egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining white sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan.
- In a square glass baking dish, add 1/2 the pasta mixture. Next, add all of the meat sauce. Then, the remainder of the pasta and top with all of the white sauce. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon, if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving. The white sauce will firm when cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 118.4 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 497.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
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Tasha Sharrer
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors are amazing, and the dish is so impressive-looking. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Adwoaz Baffour
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this pastitsio recipe! It's the best one I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible, and the dish is so hearty and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.
Raja ADil
[email protected]This pastitsio is easy to make and so delicious! I love the creamy béchamel sauce and the flavorful ground beef. I will definitely be making this again.
Akmal Afiq
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.
DaniMoo
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or cream to the béchamel sauce next time. Otherwise, the flavors were great.
Nfor Ibrahim
[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 ground beef mixture. Otherwise, it was perfect.
sally Swenson
[email protected]This pastitsio is delicious! The béchamel sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the ground beef and pasta are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Zzzz Ansari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pastitsio, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The flavors are amazing, and the dish is so hearty and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ryan Rajeev
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors are amazing, and the dish is so impressive-looking. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Brenda lakica
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this pastitsio recipe! It's the best one I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible, and the dish is so hearty and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.
Miss Watson
[email protected]This pastitsio is easy to make and so delicious! I love the creamy béchamel sauce and the flavorful ground beef. I will definitely be making this again.
Omar Mohamud Ahmed
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jahurat Ara Soma
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk or cream to the béchamel sauce next time. Otherwise, the flavors were great.
Sohana 22
[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 ground beef mixture. Otherwise, it was perfect.
Honey Baig
[email protected]This pastitsio is delicious! The béchamel sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the ground beef and pasta are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Toasty
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pastitsio, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the dish is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
fazila karim
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The combination of the ground beef, pasta, and béchamel sauce is just irresistible. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Greek food.
Angel Naluwooza
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is a winner! The flavors are incredible, and the dish is so hearty and satisfying. I especially love the creamy béchamel sauce on top. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.