PASTITSIO
Adapted from Ina Garten. A Greek version of lasagne, this dish combines ground meat (beef and lamb) and pasta with a white sauce, tomatoes and spices. Adjust the amount of cinnamon based on the strength of your supply.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and saute until soft, 5 minutes. Add meats and saute until no longer pink, about 10 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces with the edge of a spoon. Add wine and cook 2 minutes to boil off some of the alcohol. Add garlic, cinnamon, oregano and thyme; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes (with their juices), salt and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cream. Heat to a bare simmer over medium-low heat.
- In another saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until pasty flavor is gone but roux is still pale, 2-3 minutes. Whisking constantly, add hot milk/cream. Cook 5 minutes, still whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and add nutmeg, salt, white pepper, half the Parmesan, and 1/2 cup of meat sauce. Set aside to cool 10 minutes. Beat eggs lightly, then whisk yogurt into eggs. Whisk this mixture into cooled white sauce.
- Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
- Combine pasta with meat sauce and pour into a large casserole dish. Pour white sauce evenly over the top, then sprinkle evenly with remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes before serving. (Tastes even better the second day when the flavors have time to meld; reheat from room temperature in 350F oven for 15-20 minutes.).
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HAKIM Jat
[email protected]This pastitsio was a complete disaster! It was bland, dry, and greasy. I will never make this recipe again.
Adil Jan55
[email protected]The pastitsio was a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Javier Solis
[email protected]The pastitsio was a bit too greasy. I think I'll drain the ground beef more thoroughly next time.
Pasu Pasu
[email protected]The pastitsio was a bit too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Nirmal Kc
[email protected]The pastitsio was a bit too dry. I think I'll add some more sauce next time.
Felix Dube
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Faree Khan
[email protected]The pastitsio was good, but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Nazia Akter
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious, but it was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
George Nagy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pastitsio turned out perfectly! It was so delicious and my family loved it.
justo jaimes
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the dish was a big hit with my family.
Gerhard Pretorius
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.
Abii Jima
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was a hit with my family.
Saith Anas
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The pastitsio was easy to make and turned out so flavorful. My family loved it!
Gracie Avila
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious! The béchamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
De Vil Samin
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio recipe several times and it's always a winner. It's a great dish to make ahead of time and it reheats well.
abigail johnson
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the pastitsio turned out perfect! The flavors were amazing and the dish was a big hit with my guests.
Tagwaye Neh
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The only thing I did differently was to use ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great.
Abir hossain shishir
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and delicious, and the dish was easy to make. I especially loved the creamy béchamel sauce.