CHEESY PASTITSIO
This is a very good recipe, my family really likes it. It's from a 1980 edition of Better Homes and Gardens All-TIme Favorite Hamburger and Ground Meat Recipes cookbook. Typed here for future reference, as I am always misplacing the cookbook! I usually double the bechamel sauce, since we like it that way.
Provided by Michelle Berteig
Categories Greek
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the pasta, cook macaroni until just done, drain. Add one beaten egg, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup milk. Mix and set aside.
- For the meat sauce, cook the meat and onion in a skillet until the meat is brown, drain off the fat. Add tomato sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- For the sauce, melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan. Add in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the milk slowly and cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat and stir a small amount of the hot mixture into one beaten egg, return that mixture to the rest of the sauce in the pan. Add the 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
- To assemble, put half the macaroni into an 8 x 8 inch square pan. Add the meat sauce next, then the rest of the macaroni on top of that. Add the sauce over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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Philani Ngwenya
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a party and it was a huge hit.
Nomi king
[email protected]I've never made pastitsio before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!
Maria Francesca Palermo
[email protected]This pastitsio is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, cheesy, and delicious.
Aminata Barrie C
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. I received so many compliments on it.
AHK KABBO BD
[email protected]This dish was a little more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The end result was amazing!
Rajon Khandakar
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I can easily find at my local grocery store.
Madoo Vasish
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Edward Young
[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! It was absolutely delicious.
Jaam waseem
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
yvonne arredondo
[email protected]I've made pastitsio before, but this recipe was by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were amazing.
Wakeel Khan
[email protected]This pastitsio was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the texture was perfect. I especially loved the crispy top layer.