Recipe of Anthony Bourdain Greek Pastitsio

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Greek Pastitsio is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions every day. They’re fine and they look wonderful. Greek Pastitsio is something that I’ve loved my entire life.

Pastitsio is a layered Greek casserole of macaroni and seasoned ground lamb, topped with a thick cream sauce. This version substitutes beef in place of the lamb to suit American tastes. For the sauce, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Pastitsio (pastichio/pasticcio/pastizio) is a Greek pasta bake or Greek lasagna made of layers of pasta, a delicious meat sauce, and a topping of creamy béchamel that gives it an extra luxurious silkiness and hearty finish.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have greek pastitsio using 32 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Pastitsio:

1. Get Main Ingredients
2. Make ready 2 tbsp margarine, melted
3. Make ready 2 large onion, chopped
4. Get 3 large carrots, peeled & finely chopped
5. Prepare 3 stick celery, finely chopped
6. Prepare 4 clove crushed fresh garlic
7. Make ready 2 bay leaves
8. Take 2 can chopped tomatoes
9. Make ready 2 tbsp tomato paste
10. Get 1 1/2 cup beef stock
11. Make ready 1 tbsp oregano
12. Get 1 tsp ground nutmeg
13. Make ready 1 tsp ground cloves
14. Make ready 1 tsp ground cumin
15. Prepare 2 tsp sugar
16. Get Freshly ground black pepper
17. Get Salt
18. Make ready 2 lb ground beef (80/20)
19. Prepare Pasta
20. Get 1 lb ziti, cooked
21. Prepare 1 egg, beaten
22. Get 2 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for topping
23. Prepare Bechamel Sauce
24. Prepare 1 quart milk
25. Take 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
26. Take 1 tsp ground nutmeg
27. Make ready 1 cup all-purpose flour
28. Get 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
29. Get 1 tsp paprika
30. Prepare 1 cup cheddar cheese
31. Prepare 2 eggs, beaten
32. Prepare 2 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

If you want to test the waters first, try adding half the amount of cinnamon called for in the recipe. For the ground meat Place a pan over high heat. The Greek word pastitsio is derived from the Italian pasticcio, which loosely translates to a mess or a hodgepodge. You can think of it as the Greek version of lasagna.

Instructions to make Greek Pastitsio:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Meat Sauce Directions:
3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and saute onion, garlic, carrots, celery until soft and fragrant. Add the ground beef, stirring continuously, until all the meat is cooked and browned. Drain and add the tomatoes, paste, beef stock, bay leaves, herbs and sugar and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in salt & pepper to taste. Let simmer for about 20 minutes, then remove the bay leaves.
4. For Pasta:
5. While the meat mixture is simmering, boil the pasta till al dente.
6. Mix the beaten egg with the parmesan cheese and toss with cooked & drained pasta.
7. For the Bechamel Sauce:
8. Heat the milk in medium saucepan over low heat. In separate medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine, then add the flour and mix well. Stir in the heated milk one tablespoon at a time, and stir until smooth. Stir in spices & cheese. Season to taste. Keep warm until ready to use.
9. To Assemble dish:
10. Spray a large casserole dish generously with nonstick spray. Combine pasta with half the Bechamel Sauce. Transfer half of the pasta to baking dish. Spread all the meat sauce over pasta. Cover with remaining pasta. Top with Bechamel Sauce and sprinkle with more grated Parmigiano. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from the oven and let rest about 5 minutes. Serve with salad and crust bread.

The Greek word pastitsio is derived from the Italian pasticcio, which loosely translates to a mess or a hodgepodge. You can think of it as the Greek version of lasagna. Three essential components make up this dish—pasta, meat filling, and a creamy béchamel sauce —which are layered in a pan and baked to a golden brown. The Pastitsio (or Pastichio) is a famous Greek pasta bake with a spiced meat sauce and a silky béchamel. It's ideal for a delicious Sunday dinner and it also freezes very well.

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