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greek pastitsio

(1 RATING)
42 Pinches
atlantismoons avatar
oddville, KY
Updated on Oct 23, 2011

SERVE THIS THE SAME AS YOU WOULD LASAGNA, WITH A SALAD AND FRENCH OR ITALIAN BREAD. I THINK THIS IS BETTER THAN LASAGNA, YOU WILL ADD THIS TO YOUR FAVORITES.

prep time
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 - large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fetta cheese cubed, or 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 12 ounces ground lamb, beef or venison
  • 1 - large onion chopped
  • 14 1/2 ounces can diced tomatos( dice up fine)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon grouund cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

How To Make greek pastitsio

  • Step 1
    pre heat oven to 350. cook macaroni to package directions. drain rinse, and drain again. transfer to a warm bowl. seperate the eggs. in a small bowl lightly beat the yolks; set aside for the sauce. stir the egg whites, feta and 1/4 cup milk into the macaroni. set aside.
  • Step 2
    meanwhile, to prepare the meat filling, in a large skillet, cook the lamb and onion over a medium-high heat until meat is browned. drain off fat. stir in the tomatoes, oregano,cinnamon and 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered for 5 minutes. remove from heat. stir in 2/3 cup of parmesan. layer half of the macaroni mixture in a lightly greased 8x8x2 baking dish. top with meat filling, then with the remaining macaroni mixture.
  • Step 3
    to prepare the sauce, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the 1-1/2 cups milk, the flour, the1/4 tsp. salt, the 1/4 tsp pepper. cook over a medium heat whisking constantly, for 8 minutes or until it is thickened. slowly pour about 1 cup of sauce into the lightly beaten egg yolks. then return this mixture to saucepan. cook stirring constantly for 3 minutes; do not boil. stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Step 4
    pour the sauce over the macaroni. bake for 30-35 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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