Greek Lasagna Pastitsio

⏳ Time

1 hour

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish similar in concept to lasagna. First, a layer of tubular pasta is laid in a baking dish, followed by a layer of ground meat, then another layer of pasta, and finally everything is topped with béchamel sauce. The result is a wonderful, juicy casserole that is perfect for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends over a glass of wine.

Ingredients

Olive Oil - 0 fl oz
Butter - 5 oz
Onion - 1 head
Lean Beef - 25 oz
Nutmeg - to taste
Bay leaf - 1 piece
Cinnamon - 1 tablespoon
Canned Tomatoes (Pelati) - 15 oz
Penne rigate - 20 oz
Wheat Flour - 5 oz
Chicken Egg - 3 pieces
Milk - 0 qt
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Grated Pecorino Pepato Cheese - 5 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Sauté the chopped onion in a mixture of olive oil and butter until translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground meat and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until it is no longer pink.

Step 4

Add salt, pepper, bay leaf, nutmeg, cinnamon, and tomatoes; stir, reduce the heat, and cook for 10-15 minutes without covering. Then remove from heat.

Step 5

Bring salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook for 3-4 minutes less than the package instructions. Then, drain the water and add a little butter to the pasta to prevent it from sticking.