Pastitsio Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pastitsio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 lb macaroni; 3 tablespoons flour; ½ cup butter; 3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 lb romano cheese, freshly grated; 3 eggs; 1 medium onion; 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ¼ teaspoon clove; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb macaroni
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup butter
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
12 lb romano cheese, freshly grated
3 eggs
1 medium onion
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ teaspoon clove
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
fresh ground pepper

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2
Saute onions in a little butter until golden; add ground beef, salt, pepper to taste, spices and tomato paste; cook until meat is browned.
3
Sauce: Melt rest of butter; add flour and stir; stir in milk and bring to a boil over low heat.
4
Cook about 2 minutes.
5
Remove from stove; add cheese; beat eggs and gradually add to white sauce, a little at a time.
6
Place half the macaroni in a 13x9 baking pan that has been sprayed with a vegetable cooking spray.
7
Spread meat mixture over the macaroni; cover the meat with the remaining macaroni; pour white sauce over it.
8
Bake in 350 oven for 45 minutes.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb macaroni, 3 tablespoons flour, ½ cup butter, 3 cups milk, 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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