PASTITSIO
This is the ultimate Greek comfort food, a hearty casserole of cinnamon-spiked ground lamb baked with penne and a Parmesan cheese sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook pasta, and drain; reserve. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook lamb, breaking apart pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a colander; drain fat, and discard. Return lamb to pan; add wine. Cook over medium heat until almost all liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, cinnamon, and 2 cups water; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make Parmesan cheese sauce while mixture is simmering: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until incorporated, about 30 seconds. In a slow steady stream, whisk in milk until there are no lumps.
- Cook, whisking often, until mixture is thick and bubbly and coats the back of a wooden spoon, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cayenne, if desired, and Parmesan.
- Add pasta to lamb mixture; transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over the top, smoothing with the back of a spoon until level. Bake until browned in spots, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool 15 minutes before serving.
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Aethyr Wolfhymn
[email protected]This was the best pastitsio I've ever had. The flavors were so rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
Khaleel Mcgrew
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were incredible and the dish was a hit with my family.
Md Mofazzol Hossain
[email protected]I love pastitsio and this recipe did not disappoint. It was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Adaya Ragland
[email protected]This pastitsio was easy to make and turned out so flavorful! I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of meals.
SuchAnoob 300
[email protected]Super delicious!
Mahmud Hossain Sumon
[email protected]This pastitsio was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.
akampurira brian
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pastitsio was creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor.
Siddique Abubaker
[email protected]The pastitsio was delicious and flavorful. The béchamel sauce was creamy and rich, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mehar Mobel
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Harun Ha
[email protected]I've made pastitsio many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the results were amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Asadullah Bhai
[email protected]This pastitsio was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!