Pastitsio

Name: Pastitsio
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large red onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 lb. ground beef; 2 bay leaves; 3 Tbsp. double-concentrated tomato paste; 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more; ¾ tsp. ground cumin; ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp. ground cloves; Freshly ground black pepper; ¾ cup red wine; 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups low-sodium beef broth; 1 lb. pastitsio noodles (such as Loi macaroni) or 12 oz. bucatini; Kosher salt; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 5 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk, room temperature; 7 oz. kasseri or Romano cheese, finely grated, divided

Instructions

This hearty Greek pasta bake is packed with impressive-looking layers of chewy giant noodles, spiced meat, and a creamy, cheesy béchamel to top it all off.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:21:06 GMT