GREEK LASAGNA ...(PASTITSIO)
My dear freind and Chicago neighbor ROSE, from Greece,gave me her delicious Pastitsio recipe. I have made this many times. It has a wonderful combination of cinnamon,oregano, garlic, cheese, and chopped tomatoes. Along with ground meat,pasta, and the added delight of a cream gravy sauce. Family and friends always asked for this...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Beef
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Cook macaroni according to directions. In a large skillet,cook beef,salt& pepper,onion and garlic on medium heat till meat is no longer pink. Drain.Stir in tomatoes, cinnamon, and oregano. Heat with the meat. .
- 2. Heat oven to 350F. Grease a 9" square baking pan. Place 1/2 of macoroni into baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the parmesan cheese.
- 3. Layer meat mixture over the macaroni.
- 4. Add remaining macaroni over the meat. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 5. Stir a small amount of milksauce into the beaten egg.. Return all to the sauce pan. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
- 6. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining cheese. Put this sauce over the top macaroni. Bake uncovered, 30-35 minutes. Untill golden. Let stand for 15 minutes. Cut into squares to serve. Serve and enjoy when ready.
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