Greek Pastitsio Recipe

Name: Greek Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g pasta, size 2; Meat Sauce; 750 g minced meat; 100 ml olive oil; 1 cup beef stock; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 fresh tomatoes, diced or 500 g tomato puree; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 handful mixed herbs; 3 cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; pepper; Bechamel Sauce; 1 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1200 ml milk; 2 eggs; 1 cup mizithra cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg

Servings: persons

750 g pasta, size 2
Meat Sauce
750 g minced meat
100 ml olive oil
1 cup beef stock
2 large onions, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 fresh tomatoes, diced or 500 g tomato puree
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 handful mixed herbs
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
pepper
Bechamel Sauce
1 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1200 ml milk
2 eggs
1 cup mizithra cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg

1
MEAT SAUCE
2
Saute Onions in Oil and add Minced Meat
3
Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on low for 45 minute.
4
Remove Cinnamon Sticks.
5
BECHAMEL SAUCE.
6
Heat Oil, add Flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
7
Add Milk very gradually stirring all the time.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Cool a little and add eggs.
10
Then add Mitzithra and Nutmeg.
11
Place 1/2 the Macaroni into a dish and salt a little.
12
Add Minced Meat and then the rest of Macaroni.
13
Pour Bechamel Sauce on top.
14
Sprinkle with Mitzithra.
15
Bake at 180C for 45 minuits.

2386

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

298

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 g pasta, size 2, Meat Sauce, 750 g minced meat, 100 ml olive oil, 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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