Greek Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Greek Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. elbow macaroni; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 lb. ground beef; 8 oz. tomato sauce; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 c. scalded milk; 2 small eggs; pinch salt, pepper & nutmeg

Servings: persons

8 oz. elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 lb. ground beef
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. scalded milk
2 small eggs
pinch salt, pepper & nutmeg

1
Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente, rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
2
In skillet, saute onion with 2 Tbsp. butter until golden.
3
Add beef, tomato sauce, salt, garlic and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.
4
Simmer 20 minutes.
5
In greased 13X9 pan, place half the macaroni, then meat mixture and top with remaining macaroni.
6
Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon.
7
In saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp. butter and stir in flour.
8
When bubbling, pour in hot milk, whisk smooth and simmer 5 minutes until thick.
9
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
10
Beat eggs slightly and slowly spoon in half the hot cream sauce, beating constantly.
11
Add to remaining hot mixture, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
12
Pour hot mixture over macaroni.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. elbow macaroni, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 lb. ground beef, and more.

Yes, Greek Pastitsio falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Greek Pastitsio

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