Moussaka and pastitsio
Pastitsio recipe: make it at home
Pastitsio is one of the best-loved oven dishes in Greece and is often described as the Greek version of lasagne. It consists of a layer of pasta, a spiced meat sauce with tomato and cinnamon,…
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About this dish
What is Pastitsio?
Pastitsio is one of the best-loved oven dishes in Greece and is often described as the Greek version of lasagne. It consists of a layer of pasta, a spiced meat sauce with tomato and cinnamon, and a generous layer of creamy béchamel. Pastitsio is served both at family gatherings and on holidays, and is real Greek comfort food.
Mise en place
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Step by step
How to make Pastitsio step by step
Method
- 1
Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet.
- 2
Drain and mix with the butter, eggs and grated cheese.
- 3
Heat the olive oil for the meat sauce.
- 4
Sauté the onion and garlic.
- 5
Add the mince and brown it.
- 6
Add the tomato purée and cook briefly.
- 7
Deglaze with the red wine.
- 8
Add the chopped tomatoes, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
- 9
Simmer gently for about 30 minutes into a thick sauce.
- 10
For the béchamel, melt the butter in a pan.
- 11
Add the flour and stir well.
- 12
Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously.
- 13
Let it thicken into a smooth sauce.
- 14
Add the nutmeg, cheese and salt.
- 15
Let it cool slightly, then stir in the eggs.
- 16
Spread the pasta over a greased oven dish.
- 17
Spread the meat sauce evenly over the pasta.
- 18
Pour the béchamel over the top.
- 19
Sprinkle with extra cheese if you like.
- 20
Bake for about 45 minutes at 180 °C until a golden crust forms.
- 21
Leave to rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
At the table
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