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Pastitsio

Pastitsio

Pastitsio is a renowned Greek dish, similar to lasagna, featuring special pasta that transforms its character.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 plates
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce

  • 1 kg ground meat
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped or one can of peeled tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 liter béchamel sauce

Pasta

  • 1 kg pastitsio pasta
  • 1 cup grated cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the ground meat and onion until golden. Then add the tomatoes, white wine, salt, and pepper, cover and cook over medium heat.
  • Cook the pastitsio pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Grease a baking dish of approximately 25 x 35 x 5 cm and pour in half of the pasta. Then cover with the meat sauce.
  • Add the remaining pasta and coat with the béchamel sauce. Sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  • Bake in the oven at 180°C (Thermostat 6) for about 45 minutes, until the top is golden.
  • Let it rest for 20 minutes, then cut into squares.

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad with tomatoes and cucumbers. Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked pasta, family meal, Greek cuisine, lasagna alternative, pastitsio, traditional recipe
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