Pastichio Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pastichio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped; ¼ cup butter (1 stick); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 ounces tomato paste; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 cup romano cheese, grated; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 quarts milk; 7 tablespoons flour; ½ cup romano cheese; ¼ cup butter; 6 eggs, well beaten

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
¼ cup butter (1 stick)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 ounces tomato paste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 cup romano cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
2 quarts milk
7 tablespoons flour
½ cup romano cheese
¼ cup butter
6 eggs, well beaten

1
In skillet, saute onion in butter.
2
Add ground beef and brown.
3
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings and simmer for 1 hour.
4
While meat is simmering, cook macaroni noodles for 10 minutes; drain.
5
Add 1 cup grated cheese and mix well.
6
For cream sauce:.
7
Dissolve flour in 1 cup cold milk.
8
Heat remaining milk with butter and add flour-milk mixture.
9
Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
10
Remove from heat, add well beaten eggs gradually, stirring well.
11
Return to heat and cook for 3 minutes longer; add grated cheese.
12
Remove from heat.
13
In a large bowl take 1/4 of the cream mixture and mix with macaroni.
14
Add meat sauce and mix all together.
15
(Mixture will be juicy).
16
Pour into a 10 X 15 inch buttered pan.
17
Top with remaining cream sauce.
18
Bake @ 350 for 1 hour, or until nicely browned.
19
Cut into squares.

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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.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 medium onions, chopped, ¼ cup butter (1 stick), 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Pastichio 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.

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Pastichio

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