Greek Pastitsio

I tried this recipe because I wanted to make it for my daughter’s birthday. It’s a winner!

- Nydia

Oregano and Fresh Thyme

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INGREDIENTS

Canned Crushed Tomatoes

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Ground Cinnamon

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Cayenne Pepper

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Red Wine and Yogurt

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Garlic and Onion

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Ground Beef

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Half and Half

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Butter and Flour

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Cheese and Eggs

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Nutmeg

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Pasta

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Salt and Black Pepper

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Sauté the onions, add the ground beef and cook until not longer pink.

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Stir in the wine, add the garlic and seasonings.

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Add the crushed tomatoes and season to taste. Simmer stirring occasionally.

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Melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes whisking constantly.

4

Pour the warm half and half into the butter/flour mixture whisking constantly.

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Add the nutmeg, salt and ground black pepper to taste.

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Stir in ¾ cup of Parmesan cheese.

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Add about ½ cup of the meat sauce and mix to combine.

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Allow the sauce to cool down, then stir in the eggs, whisking constantly.

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Add the yogurt and mix to combine. Set aside.

10

Mix cooked pasta with the remaining meat sauce.

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pour the mixture into a large baking dish.

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Spread the béchamel to cover the pasta and sprinkle parmesan cheese.

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Bake until golden brown and bubbly.

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Serve and enjoy!

Only cook the pasta until just al dente. The pasta will continue to cook while it bakes.

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Tips from the chef

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