PASTITSIO II

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Makes a lot and is just incredible. Everyone loves this dish and it is worth the effort.

Provided by ALKHATIB

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Ziti Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound dry ziti pasta
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 dash ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt and pepper to taste
cooking spray
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter until golden brown and pour over ziti, add Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Cool briefly. Add eggs and toss again; set aside.
  • To make meat sauce: Gently fry onion and garlic in butter in a skillet until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase heat and add ground beef; stir well. Cook until meat begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, wine, broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • To make cream sauce: Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour and cook gently for 2 minutes. Pour in milk all at once and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently for 1 minute. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly before stirring in beaten egg. Transfer 1/2 cup of this sauce to the meat sauce.
  • To assemble pastitsio: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon half of the prepared ziti evenly in the bottom and top with meat sauce. Top with remaining ziti. Pour on cream sauce and spread to completely cover ziti. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 167.7 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 432.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Abderrahmane Allali
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This pastitsio was a bit too heavy for my taste. The béchamel sauce was very rich and the lamb was a bit too gamey.


Jonathan Perla-Lazo
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this pastitsio was surprisingly good. The flavors were very well-balanced and the dish was very satisfying.


Taswar Iqbal
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This pastitsio was amazing! The béchamel sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the lamb and pasta were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


April Ann Ellenberg
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I love pastitsio and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the dish is very satisfying.


George Abonyo
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This pastitsio was very good, but I found it to be a bit too salty. I might reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


Prince Rabbi
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I've made this pastitsio several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Equinox 95
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This pastitsio was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The flavors were incredible and it was a big hit with my family.


Grace Robison
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pastitsio turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Acshigh School
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This pastitsio was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new Greek dish to try.


Rabani Baloch90
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The pastitsio was delicious and everyone loved it.


Mark Brandt
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This pastitsio was a bit too heavy for my taste. The béchamel sauce was very rich and the lamb was a bit too gamey.


Lyssa_GeekGirlLyssa Beck
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I love pastitsio and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were perfect and the dish was very easy to make.


Kyng Kelley
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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.


Saqib Rehman
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I'm not a huge fan of pastitsio, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I especially loved the crispy top layer.


Leo Messi10
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This pastitsio was delicious! The béchamel sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lamb and pasta were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Munna Lal
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I've made this pastitsio recipe several times and it's always a hit! The flavors are incredible and it's a great way to use up leftover lamb. I highly recommend it!