PASTITSIO III
Traditional Greek pasta dish - excellent!
Provided by David Reeves
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Combine pasta, 1 beaten egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan and set aside.
- To make the meat sauce: Drop the plum tomatoes in boiling water for about 45 seconds. Peel the skin off then seed and chop. Cook ground beef, onion and garlic together in a skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken stock, vinegar, chili powder, allspice, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until thick. You don't want the sauce to be watery.
- To make the white sauce: Melt margarine in a saucepan and stir in flour and pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir until smooth, thick and bubbly. In a bowl, combine about half of the mixture with 1 beaten egg. Return the egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining white sauce. Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan.
- In a square glass baking dish, add 1/2 the pasta mixture. Next, add all of the meat sauce. Then, the remainder of the pasta and top with all of the white sauce. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon, if desired.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving. The white sauce will firm when cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 118.4 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 497.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
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Mahmoud Osama
[email protected]This pastitsio is a great dish to make ahead of time. It reheats well, so you can enjoy it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.
Fathima Nasfa
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this pastitsio. The pasta, ground beef, and béchamel sauce are all perfect together.
Adele Oelofse
[email protected]This pastitsio is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing, and the dish is sure to impress your guests.
Timmothy A
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and ground beef.
Shumriaz Mubarak Shumriaz Mubarak
[email protected]This pastitsio is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and satisfying. I love serving it on cold nights.
Sanjay Ghimire
[email protected]I made this pastitsio for my family on a weeknight, and it was a huge success! It was easy to make, and everyone loved the flavors. I will definitely be making it again.
Md.Shawon Chowdhury
[email protected]This pastitsio was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe. It's a great dish for special occasions.
Zohaib khan Dahri
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pastitsio was very flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely make it again.
Abspearson Pearson
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio, and it came out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Harmony Jones
[email protected]I've made pastitsio before, but this recipe is by far the best. The flavors were amazing, and the dish was cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it!
Rabindra Pathak
[email protected]This pastitsio recipe is a keeper! It was easy to follow, and the dish turned out delicious. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.