Pastitsio Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 2 (3 ounce) packages shredded parmesan cheese, divided; 1 1/2 lbs ground round; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
2 (3 ounce) packages shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1 1/2 lbs ground round
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
2 large eggs

1
Toss pasta with 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; set aside.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground round, onion, and garlic; stirring to crumble meat; cook until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3
Stir in tomato sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, cinnamon, and pepper.
4
In a heavy saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat.
5
Whisk in flour.
6
Cook and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
7
Whisk in milk; cook and whisk constantly over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
8
Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; remove from heat.
9
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until thick and pale.
10
Whisk about 1/4 milk mixture into eggs; add to remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly.
11
To assemble: spoon pasta mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
12
Spoon beef mixture over pasta.
13
Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
14
Top with cream sauce.
15
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until golden.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, 2 (3 ounce) packages shredded parmesan cheese, divided, 1 1/2 lbs ground round, and more.

Yes, 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.

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