Make and share this Meat and Macaroni Pie - Pastitsio recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toss pasta with 1 tablespoon oil and garlic powder.
- In a large frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic in a 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the meat and brown.
- Add the tomatoes ,tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano and parsley. Simmer until cooked through and the mixture has the consistency of a sauce.
- Using a greased oven proof dish, layer the cooked spaghetti and the meat mixture in the dish.
- Heat the butter, flour in microwave oven to make a paste about 30 seconds.
- Whisk eggs into milk. Add to roux and whisk to mix together. Micro 2 minutes. Whisk and micro 2 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in grated cheddar cheese. Pour over the casserole. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F.
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Talha Javed
[email protected]This pastitsio was a big hit at my potluck party. Everyone loved it!
RASIO'S WORLD
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a vegan bechamel sauce. It turned out great!
Tha Sauce 5280
[email protected]This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter version with less meat and more vegetables.
Eric Reyes
[email protected]I thought this pastitsio was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected it to be.
Jane Mwila
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.
Eyob Ashenafi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni, so I used spaghetti instead. It turned out great!
Dildar Azeemi
[email protected]This pastitsio is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for dinner.
hehe bhumika
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the meat sauce.
Motivation of Love
[email protected]I'm Greek, and I can tell you that this pastitsio is the real deal. It's just like my grandmother used to make it.
Thomas Jackson
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio, and I was really happy with the results. The dish was delicious and looked very impressive when I served it to my guests.
Star Noel
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pastitsio turned out dry and bland. I think I might have overcooked the macaroni or used the wrong type of cheese.
Gordis86s
[email protected]This recipe is a great base, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add more spices to the meat sauce and use a different type of cheese for the béchamel sauce.
JENNY SONDAY
[email protected]The macaroni was a bit overcooked for my liking. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time so that it still has a little bite to it.
Patience Acquwah
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter version with less cheese and more vegetables.
India Bullard
[email protected]The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Mohammad Soikot
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this dish anytime I'm craving pastitsio.
Huzifa Ahmed
[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and hearty meal that my whole family enjoyed.
Tiara Motley
[email protected]I've tried many pastitsio recipes, but this one is by far the best. The béchamel sauce was so creamy and smooth, and the meat sauce was packed with flavor.
Carlos Sedano
[email protected]This pastitsio was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was perfectly cheesy.