Pastitsio - Cypriot Baked Pasta Recipe

Name: Pastitsio - Cypriot Baked Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g beef, ground; 1 onion, diced; 2 sticks celery, diced; 30 ml olive oil; 130 ml red wine; 450 ml tomatoes, passata; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 400 g pastitsio pasta; 2 teaspoons butter; 1/2 cup kefalotiri, grated; Bechamel Sauce; 1 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup flour; 1 quart milk, warmed; 8 egg yolks, beaten lightly; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Servings: persons

750 g beef, ground
1 onion, diced
2 sticks celery, diced
30 ml olive oil
130 ml red wine
450 ml tomatoes, passata
1 tablespoon cinnamon
400 g pastitsio pasta
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup kefalotiri, grated
Bechamel Sauce
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup flour
1 quart milk, warmed
8 egg yolks, beaten lightly
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

1
Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion and celery for about 10mins.
2
Add the meat and brown for 5 minutes Add the wine and cook a further 5 minutes.
3
Add the tomato passata, cinnamon and season. Cook a further 30mins. Set aside.
4
Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C.
5
Cook the pasta in large pan of salted water. Drain and run under cold water.
6
Butter a deep baking dish and layer the pasta and then pour over the meat. Place in refrigerator.
7
Make the bechamel sauce by gently heating the milk . Remove from heat. In a pan melt the butter and add the flour and cook until slightly golden.
8
Slowly add the milk into the butter/flour mix. Do this off the heat and use a whisk to make a smooth sauce. Cook over a low heat until thickened. Cool slightly. Beat in eggs and add the nutmeg.
9
Pour this over the meat and sprinkle with Kefalotiri cheese.
10
Bake for 45 minutes.

1790

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

112

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 g beef, ground, 1 onion, diced, 2 sticks celery, diced, 30 ml olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pastitsio - Cypriot Baked Pasta 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.

Pastitsio - Cypriot Baked Pasta

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