Pastitsio Baked Pasta
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Greek · 85 min · Beef
500 cal
26g protein
45g carbs
24g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 1/4 lb bucatini pasta
- 1/4 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 eggs
- 1/4 cup grated kefalotyri cheese
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Boil bucatini 2 minutes short of package time, drain, and toss with a little butter.
- Brown beef with diced onion, stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and cinnamon, and simmer 20 minutes.
- Make a thick bechamel with butter, flour, and warm milk; off heat whisk in eggs and half the cheese.
- Layer half the pasta in a greased 9x13 dish, add meat sauce, then remaining pasta.
- Pour bechamel evenly on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 350F for 45 minutes until golden and set.
- Rest 20 minutes before slicing into squares.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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