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Greek Pastitsio

1 h 50 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @stacys.kouzina3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • ground beefMeat350 g
  • onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • tomato passataPantry250 g
  • tomato pastePantry15 g
  • red wineBeverages125 ml
  • olive oilPantry45 ml
  • cinnamon stick (optional)Spices1 piece
  • bay leafSpices2 pieces
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • milkDairy500 ml
  • butterDairy50 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry50 g
  • nutmeg (grated)Spices1 g
  • kefalotyri or parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy55 g
  • pastitsio pasta or bucatiniGrains250 g

per serving

Nutrition

367kcal

Carbs
29 g
Proteins
18 g
Fat
20 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Baking dish
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the meat sauce

    • Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
    • Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
    • Pour in the red wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
    Step 1

  2. Simmer the sauce

    • Add the tomato passata, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, salt and pepper.
    • Simmer until the sauce thickens and most of the liquid has evaporated.
    Step 2

  3. Prepare the béchamel

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan.
    • Add the flour and whisk.
    • Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.
    • Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then remove from the heat and stir in the grated cheese.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
    • Add the olive oil and toss gently to coat.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble the pastitsio

    • Spread the first layer of pasta in the baking dish.
    • Sprinkle some grated cheese over the pasta.
    • Add the meat sauce evenly on top.
    • Add a second, lighter layer of pasta, pour the béchamel over the top and finish with the remaining grated cheese.
    Step 5

  6. Bake

    • Bake at 180 °C until golden brown.
    • Allow the pastitsio to rest before slicing and serving.
    Step 6
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