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Greek·Greece · Athens·Main Courses
Παστίτσιο | Pastitsio
Layered pasta and rich meat sauce, topped with creamy béchamel.
120 min total (prep 45 · cook 60)· Serves 8· Advanced·New
This classic oven-baked dish often replaces moussaka in family gatherings, providing comfort through layers of flavor.
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Method
- 1Cook macaroni slightly underdone, drain, and set aside.
- 2Brown beef with onion, add tomato paste and cinnamon, stir until aromas release.
- 3Prepare béchamel by melting butter, stirring in flour, and slowly adding milk.
- 4Layer pasta, meat sauce, and béchamel in a baking dish, bake at 180°C till golden.
- 5Rest before serving slices so layers hold together.
Chef's tips
- Melting butter slowly prevents béchamel from clumping.
- Allow dish to cool slightly before slicing.
The story
This classic oven-baked dish often replaces moussaka in family gatherings, providing comfort through layers of flavor.
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