Greek Pasticio (True Pasticio) Recipe

Name: Greek Pasticio (True Pasticio)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box ziti rigati or (16 ounce) box penne, cooked; meat, sauce; 1 lb ground meat; 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 onion, choped fine; 1 head garlic or 1 head garlic powder, to taste; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 cinnamon stick; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 teaspoons nutmeg; bechemel cream; 3 cups sacalding milk; 7 tablespoons butter or 7 tablespoons margarine; 6 tablespoons flour or 6 tablespoons Bisquick; salt and pepper (to taste); 4 egg yolks

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box ziti rigati or (16 ounce) box penne, cooked
meat, sauce
1 lb ground meat
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 onion, choped fine
1 head garlic or 1 head garlic powder, to taste
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 teaspoons nutmeg
bechemel cream
3 cups sacalding milk
7 tablespoons butter or 7 tablespoons margarine
6 tablespoons flour or 6 tablespoons Bisquick
salt and pepper (to taste)
4 egg yolks

1
preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit.
2
MEAT SAUCE.
3
in saucepan heat oil and brown onion till golden add garlic and stir around a little add meat and cook till browned season with spices add the tomato sauce and fill the can with water and add the water to the sauce also add the cinnamon stick. simmer sauce 15 minutes.
4
BECHEMEL CREAM.
5
over low heat melt butter and gradually add flour stir with a whisk cook for 2 to 3 minutes but dont let it get brown. add milk and cook over medium hear stirring constantlyuntil its thick and creamy. add spices and allow to cool slightly.
6
in a bowl beat egg yolks slightly and some colled sauce to the yolks to (temper) the yolks and add to sauce return sauce to medium heat cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
7
in a bakingpan or lazagna pan arrange half of pasta in pan. next add the meat sauce then finish with remaining pasta finally pour bechemel cream over top covering all the pasta completely. bake in oven for 30-45 minutes or until top is golden brown. cut and serve in squares.

986

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box ziti rigati or (16 ounce) box penne, cooked, meat, sauce, 1 lb ground meat, 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Greek Pasticio (True Pasticio) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Greek Pasticio (True Pasticio)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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