Pastitsio

Name: Pastitsio
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 0.5 cup dry red wine; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 0.25 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 whole clove; salt and pepper to taste; 1 pound dry ziti pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 dash ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 0.5 cup butter; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 egg yolk

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

Pastitsio, often called Greek lasagna, has layers of cinnamon-spiced beef, penne, and a rich béchamel topping for the most amazing baked pasta dish the whole family will enjoy!

Updated at: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:30:14 GMT