PASTITSIO (GREEK LASAGNA)
Well, it is that time of year for the Greek festivals in our area (always in July) & I thought I would post one of our favorite Greek dishes. I love making this for Christmas, New Year's Day or any special occasion. This is one amazing recipe that you're sure to fall in love with. The spices make it distinctively different. It...
Provided by Kimberly Biegacki
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Saute onion in large skillet in butter till soft. Stir in ground beef till lightly browned season with salt, cinnamon & oregano. Stir in tomato puree, garlic & parsley. Cover & simmer gently for 20 minutes. Cook macaroni al dente; add a little salt.
- 2. Melt butter in pan and blend in flour (use a whisk to blend well).
- 3. Stir in milk & cook stirring constantly to make a thin white sauce. Beat egg yolks lightly in another dish. Dip out 1 cup of the sauce and pour it in a thin stream & stirring constantly into the yolk mixture until well blended. Pour mixture back into the rest of the sauce and stir for a few minutes over medium heat till it thickens. Add your nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- 4. Grease 9x13 casserole dish and then put in a thin layer of macaroni.
- 5. Next, layer with the meat sauce. Finish with layer of macaroni.
- 6. Pour the creamy sauce over all of it. Jiggle the pan so the sauce runs through all the layers and then sprinkle with the top with parmesan cheese.
- 7. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Put foil over the top if it starts to get to brown. Remove from oven and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy.
- 8. Slice into squares and serve.
- 9. May 14th, 2015 ---- Made up a pan of this for dinner.
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Md Ariyan Hossain
[email protected]This pastitsio was a disaster. The pasta was mushy and the sauce was watery.
ART MADNESS
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of this pastitsio. The flavors were bland and the pasta was overcooked.
Khizar Khing
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.
delesha Williams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pastitsio, but this recipe was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Marcedes Dunlap
[email protected]This pastitsio was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Raj Kishor
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio and it was a success! My family loved it.
Jcd Sayem
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Wayne Brown
[email protected]This pastitsio was so good! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Daniel Robbins
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Jesi Chowdhury
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth the effort. The pastitsio was delicious and everyone loved it.
God'spraise Ololade
[email protected]I love pastitsio, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The béchamel sauce was especially good.
James Branch
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio, and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish was a big hit with my friends.
Fakhar Abbas
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of Greek food, and this pastitsio recipe did not disappoint. It was easy to follow and resulted in a delicious dish that my whole family enjoyed.
Jesaya Jesaya
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the crispy top layer.