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Michael Alisafakis
By Michael Alisafakis

Pastitsio

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:27:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
45
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1184.5 kcal (59%)
Total Fat62 g (89%)
Carbs85.6 g (33%)
Sugars9.9 g (11%)
Protein66.8 g (134%)
Sodium1493.1 mg (75%)
Fiber5.8 g (21%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

For the meat sauce

Step 1
Sauté onions and garlic until translucent then add the ground beef
Step 2
Next add the chopped tomatoes, passata, sugar, cinnamon sticks and bay leaves
Step 3
Simmer gently for 45 minutes with the lid on and salt to taste

For the beshamel

Step 4
Begin by adding the butter to a pot and melt
Step 5
Once melted, add the flour and cook gently until the mixture forms a paste
Step 6
Slowly add the milk (room temperature) in batches while whisking vigorously
Step 7
Next add the parmesan, paprika, salt and pepper and mix through
Step 8
Allow the mixture to bubble slightly for 30 seconds and remove from the heat

Assembly

Step 9
Boil the pasta until al dente
Step 10
Add pasta to a baking dish then layer the meat sauce on top in an even layer
Step 11
Next add a layer of béchamel and top with the grated cheese
Step 12
Bake in the oven at 180°C

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