How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Greek Pastitsio?

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 grams Pasta (Pastitsio Pasta Or Penne), 2 Tablespoons Butter, 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan, 3 Red Onions, and more.

Is Greek Pastitsio suitable as pasta & noodles?

Yes, Greek Pastitsio falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Greek Pastitsio?

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

Greek Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Greek Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 grams Pasta (Pastitsio Pasta Or Penne); 2 Tablespoons Butter; 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan; 3 Red Onions; 1 clove Garlic; Olive Oil; 800 grams Lean Minced Beef; Salt And Pepper; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1/2 sticks Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1 Chicken Bouillon Cube; 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan; 250 grams Butter; 16 Tablespoons Flour; 2 liters Milk; 4 Eggs; Salt And Pepper; 1 teaspoon Nutmeg; 1/2 sticks Cinnamon; Additional Grated Parmesan And Nutmeg, For Topping

Greek Pastitsio

Eats Now Editorial Team · 2634 kcal · Pasta & Noodles

1
Cook pasta al dente and drain.
2
Place in an oven tray.
3
Melt butter in a saucepan and pour it over the pasta.
4
Mix together and create your first layer in your oven tray.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan and set aside.
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Now for your meat sauce.
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First of all blend the onion with the garlic until it becomes a paste.
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In a saucepan, add oil olive and turn up the heat.
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Olive oil must be smoking hot before adding the beef.
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Our goal is to roast, not just saute.
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When beef is roasted well enough, add onion paste, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and tomato paste.
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Saute everything for 10 minutes.
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If needed, add olive oil.
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Add enough boiling water to cover the beef.
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Also add the bouillon cube (no need to dissolve it first).
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Cook sauce until combined and saucy.
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Season to taste.
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Pour all of your meat sauce over the pasta and form the second layer.
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Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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Now for the bechamel.
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Instructions must be followed exactly.
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In a saucepan, add butter and let it melt.
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Add flour and mix well.
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It must look like crumbles.
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At this point, over full heat,roast the flour.
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So for about 35 minutes, continue sauteing and stirring.
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Retrieve from heat and start adding milk in small portions, not all of it at once.
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At first it will be very thick, but as you add the milk, it will become creamier.
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When you have added al the milk, bechamel will be watery.
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The key to this sauce is to continually stirring.
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Thats the hard part.
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We dont want our bechamel to have bits of flour.
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At this point, add eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon and stir to mix everything together.
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Its time to place your saucepan back over heat.
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Again, continually stir until = sauce is thick and creamy.
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You will know when its ready because little bubbles will form on the surface.
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Your third layer is ready.
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Pour bechamel over your meat sauce spread it evenly and add plenty grated Parmesan and nutmeg.
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Its time to place it in the oven.
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Bake until a golden brown crust is formed.
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Before serving, remove from the oven and let rest for 1 hour!
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Enjoy!

Greek Pastitsio

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