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Pastitsio Casserole Recipe

A hearty Greek casserole with layers of pasta, meat sauce, and béchamel.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • Skillet

Ingredients:  

Pasta Layer

  • 500 g Penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Meat Sauce

  • 500 g Ground beef
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 400 g Tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Béchamel Sauce

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tbsp Flour
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 Eggs, beaten

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook until softened. Stir in tomato sauce, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • For the béchamel sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg and beaten eggs.
  • In a baking dish, layer half the pasta, then the meat sauce, and the remaining pasta. Pour béchamel sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cloves to the meat sauce.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 5mg

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