Pastitsio {Greek Pasta Bake}

Name: Pastitsio {Greek Pasta Bake}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced); 2 cups onions (finely chopped); 2 lb ground beef (lean); ¾ cup red wine (dry is preferable); 28 oz crushed tomato; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 bay leaf; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground cloves; ¾ tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 7 tbsp unsalted butter; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups whole milk (room temperature); ⅛ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated if possible); ½ tsp salt; 3 oz Kefalotyri Greek cheese (finely shredded (Romano or parmesan can be substituted)); 2 large egg yolks (save the egg whites for the pasta); 14 oz bucatini; 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled); 2 large egg whites; 3 oz Kefalotyri Greek cheese (sub parmesan or Romano , finely grated)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 40min

Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake, often referred to as Greek Lasagna. Made with pasta, a hearty beef ragu and bechamel sauce, it's a delicious dish your family will love.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:16:29 GMT