Pastitsio

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make the meat sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir gently until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase heat and add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, broth, tomato paste, parsley, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and clove. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour melted butter, 1/4 cup grated cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper over pasta; toss well and cool briefly. Add 2 eggs and toss again; set aside.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Make the béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly before stirring in 1 cup grated cheese, beaten egg, and egg yolk. Then stir 1/2 cup of béchamel sauce into meat sauce.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To assemble pastitsio: Arrange pasta in the bottom of the prepared baking dish so that all of the noodles are nicely lined up and are as level as possible for a great visual effect when serving. Spoon meat sauce over pasta; top with remaining béchamel sauce, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese on top.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown on top, about 50 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)