pastitsio - greek lasagna
(2 ratings)
I love pastitsio! I try it at each Greek restaurant I visit. This recipe is the closest I have to good Pastitsio in a Greek restaurant. They don't use Parmesan but it is a good substitute. Some restaurants put tomato sauce on top also.
(2 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
cook time
35 Min
Ingredients For pastitsio - greek lasagna
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8 oznoodles, preferably tubular like rigatoni
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1 lbground beef
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1onion, chopped
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1garlic clove, minced
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1 can8 oz. tomato sauce
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/4 tsporegano, dried
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1/4 tspcinnamon, ground
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1/2 cparmesan cheese
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3 Tbspbutter
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3 Tbspflour
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1 1/2 cmilk i used 2 %
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1egg, beaten
How To Make pastitsio - greek lasagna
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1Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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2Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
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3Stir in the tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, pepper and cinnamon if desired; heat through.
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4Place half of macaroni in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
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5Layer with meat mixture and remaining macaroni. Set aside.
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6In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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7Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
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8Remove from the heat; stir in remaining cheese. Pour sauce over macaroni.
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9Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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