Greek pastitsio recipe for eight
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This Greek pasta bake serves eight and uses bucatini for its tall noodle layer. It is a distinct baked casserole, not lasagna.
Ingredients
Bucatini pasta
1 pound
Olive oil
2 tablespoons
Lean ground beef
1 1/2 pounds
Yellow onion
1
Garlic cloves
3
Crushed tomatoes
1 can
Tomato paste
2 tablespoons
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
Ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon
Dry red wine
1/2 cup
Unsalted butter
6 tablespoons
All-purpose flour
1/2 cup
Whole milk
4 cups
Eggs
2
Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups
Ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon
How to make it
- Cook bucatini until just shy of al dente; toss with olive oil and some grated cheese. 2. Brown beef with onion and garlic, then add wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, and allspice; simmer 20 minutes. 3. Make béchamel with butter, flour, milk, nutmeg, and remaining cheese; cool slightly and whisk in eggs. 4. Layer half the pasta, meat sauce, remaining pasta, and béchamel in a baking dish. 5. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 45 minutes until browned. 6. Rest 20 minutes before slicing.
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Who is "Greek pastitsio recipe for eight" for?
This Greek pasta bake serves eight and uses bucatini for its tall noodle layer. It is a distinct baked casserole, not lasagna.
What do I need to buy for "Greek pastitsio recipe for eight"?
This list has 16 items, including Bucatini pasta, Olive oil, Lean ground beef, and Yellow onion. Cross off what you already own, then buy the rest.
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Yes. There are 1 short steps after the ingredient list, starting with: Cook bucatini until just shy of al dente; toss with olive oil and some grated cheese. 2. Brown beef with onion and garlic, then add wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, and allspice; simmer 20 minutes. 3. Make béchamel with butter, flour, milk…
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