Pastitsio - Baked Pasta with Meat Filling and Bechamel Sauce
From Lynn Livanos Athan, former About.com Guide
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Greek Pastitsio
Pastitsio - Baked Pasta with Savory Meat Filling and Bechamel Sauce
Photo © Lynn Livanos Athan
The ultimate in Greek comfort food - pasta, savory meat filling, and a creamy bechamel sauce assembled in layers and then baked to a gorgeous golden brown - delicious! Follow along as we make this dish step by step.
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- Greek Pastitsio
- Gather Your Ingredients and Measure Ahead
- Brown the Ground Beef with Onions in a Large Saute Pan
- Add Remaining Sauce Ingredients and Simmer Uncovered
- Cook Pasta Until Just Done
- Add Noodles Back to Pot and Toss with Butter, Cheese, and Egg Whites
- Layer Half the Noodles in Bottom of Pan
- Add Meat Filling in an Even layer
- Get Ready to Make Some Bechamel
- Melt Butter Over Low Heat and Warm Milk
- Add Flour to Melted Butter While Whisking
- Keep Whisking as You Add Milk and Egg Yolks
- Top the Pastitsio Noodles with Bechamel Sauce
- Bake Until Crust Turns a Light Golden Brown
- Whose Turn is it To Clean Up?
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