Pastichio

Pastichio

Pastichio

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Ingredients/Components

  • cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
  • eggs - 3 item
  • milk - 2 c
  • flour - 6 Tbsp
  • butter - 1/2 c
  • nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
  • Parmesan cheese - 1 c
  • tomato paste - 1 Tbsp
  • large onion, finely chopped - 1 item
  • parsley, chopped - 1 item
  • macaroni, cooked and drained - 1 lb
  • ground beef or lamb - 2 lb

How to make pastichio:

Bechamel Sauce:6 Tbsp. butter6 Tbsp. flour2 c. milk Parmesan cheese To cooked macaroni mixture, add eggs and butter. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese. In large skillet, cook meat and onion until brown; add parsley and tomato paste. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. Spread half the macaroni mixture into 18 x 12-inch baking pan. Cover with all the meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and top with remaining macaroni mixture.

Sauce: In saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir. Add milk; stir until thickened. Pour over macaroni and meat mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese generously. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving. Serves 8.

Celine learned this Greek recipe from her stepfather.


Recipe categories: Main dish, Ground beef, Beef.

Rating:
Pastichio
4.1
Average rating: 4.1 of 5, total votes: 9
Cook. Time: PT1H
Total Time: PT1H


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