Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Bake)

Pastitsio takes its name from the Italian pasticcio, yet this layered bake is a beloved Greek Sunday staple. Cinnamon-scented beef or lamb nestles between pasta under a nutmeg-kissed béchamel and cheese crust.

Serves 8 · 35 min prep · 40 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 lb bucatini or pennePantry
• 1 1/2 lb ground beef or lambMeat
• 1 onion, dicedProduce
• 2 cups tomato saucePantry
• 1/2 tsp cinnamonSpices
• 3 cups béchamel sauceDairy
• 1 cup Parmesan or kefalotyriDairy
• 2 eggsDairy
• pinch nutmegSpices
• 2 tbsp olive oilPantry

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta under al dente. Brown meat with onion; simmer with tomato sauce and cinnamon.
2. 2Toss pasta with a little béchamel and half the cheese. Layer pasta, meat, remaining pasta.
3. 3Pour béchamel mixed with eggs and nutmeg over top; sprinkle remaining cheese.
4. 4Bake 40 minutes until set and golden. Rest 15 minutes for clean slices.