MAKARONIA PASTITSIO (GREEK CREAMED MACARONI AND CHEESE)
Serve hot or serve cold on lettuce leaves. Garnish with paprika, thin slices of lemon and green olives.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large pot, bring water and salt to a rapid boil; add macaroni.
- Stir a few times with a fork; boil macaroni until al dente according to package directions (7-9 minutes).
- Drain macaroni well and return to pot.
- Mix oregano, garlic powder and flour into melted butter.
- Stir butter into pasta, cover, and keep warm.
- Beat eggs until frothy.
- Add pepper, cinnamon, and milk, and beat until well mixed.
- Place half of the macaroni in a 9x12-inch baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Cover macaroni with 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Add another layer of macaroni.
- Gently pour egg/milk mixture over macaroni, making sure macaroni is well covered.
- On top of this add a thick layer of cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until top is bubbly and light brown.
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Jonny G Bi Nanjo
[email protected]Overall, I thought this pastitsio was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice.
Joshua Newby
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit dry. I think I would add more milk or cream to the sauce next time.
Pk Piyas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this pastitsio changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.
J Can
[email protected]This pastitsio was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It's a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Elvia Torres
[email protected]I thought the bechamel sauce was a bit bland. I added some extra garlic and paprika, which helped.
emeka francis mmechie
[email protected]This pastitsio was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Nkryptchon 01
[email protected]I've never made pastitsio before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!
Evergreen Bangladesh
[email protected]This is my new favorite pastitsio recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Sonia Neupane
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Red orange
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.
Atanas Atanas
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the cinnamon in the sauce, but it actually worked really well. It gave the dish a warm, inviting flavor.
Love Ma
[email protected]This pastitsio was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a combination of ground beef and ground lamb, which gave the dish a delicious richness.
Johnie Pro
[email protected]I love that this pastitsio is made with whole wheat macaroni. It gives the dish a nice nutty flavor.
KaelynNOTKatelyn
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Khotso James Makae
[email protected]This pastitsio was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the creamy sauce was the perfect complement to the macaroni. I will definitely be making this again.