GREEK BAKED ZITI
Inspired by the Greek classic comfort dish - Pastitsio. Recipe from Southern Living.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Beef
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta in a dutch oven according to package instructions.
- 2. Meanwhile, saute onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain mixture, and return to skillet.
- 3. Stir tomato sauce, next 4 ingredients, and 1 tsp. salt into meat mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, 5-7 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in parmesan cheese, pepper and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Add sauce to pasta, stirring to coat.
- 5. Transfer pasta mixture to a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture, mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs.
- 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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grace
grace45@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used whole wheat ziti and it worked out perfectly.
Naseera Naheed
naseera_naheed@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped spinach to the sauce.
Lerato Faltein
lerato_f24@aol.comThis was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sima Ashe
sima@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I also added some chopped zucchini and bell pepper to the sauce.
Vlog zone world
vlog.z65@hotmail.frI made this for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
USAMAA MOHAMMED
mohammed@aol.comThis is my go-to recipe for Greek baked ziti! It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever protein I have on hand.
Iulian Croitor
iuliancroitor@gmail.comI was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was too thick and the pasta was overcooked. I won't be making this again.
Tumwebaze Shafik
t-s42@aol.comThis was ok. I thought the sauce was a little bland. I added some Italian seasoning and garlic powder to taste.
Jered Taylor
t_jered@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or ground beef. I also like to add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts to the sauce.
Hamza Magsi
hamza.m82@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used whole wheat ziti and it worked out perfectly. I also added some chopped spinach to the sauce for some extra veggies.
ninja-saif 99
n-9@yahoo.comMy family loved this Greek baked ziti! It was so flavorful and cheesy. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.