Traditional Pastitsio

Name: Traditional Pastitsio
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package penne pasta; For the meat sauce; 1.1 lbs mixed ground meat (about 500 grams); 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup grated tomato (about 120 ml); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 teaspoon allspice; 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; For the béchamel; 4 1/4 cups milk (1 liter); 7 tablespoons flour (about 55 grams); 3 tablespoons butter (about 40 grams); 7 oz grated kefalotyri cheese (about 200 grams); 2 eggs, lightly beaten; Salt and pepper

Κλεοπάτρα Καραγιαννάκη @cook_12760921

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The whole family's favorite dish! The difference in this recipe is in the béchamel: we don't toast the flour, so it's lighter but still just as delicious!

Κλεοπάτρα Καραγιαννάκη @cook_12760921

ΧΑΛΚΙΔΙΚΗ

The whole family's favorite dish! The difference in this recipe is in the béchamel: we don't toast the flour, so it's lighter but still just as delicious!

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Ingredients

1 packagepenne pasta
For the meat sauce
1.1 lbsmixed ground meat (about 500 grams)
1onion, finely chopped
1garlic clove
1/2 cupgrated tomato (about 120 ml)
1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
1/3 teaspoonallspice
1/3 teaspoonground cloves
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
For the béchamel
4 1/4 cupsmilk (1 liter)
7 tablespoonsflour (about 55 grams)
3 tablespoonsbutter (about 40 grams)
7 ozgrated kefalotyri cheese (about 200 grams)
2eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper

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Steps

1

In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the ground meat with the onion and garlic for about 4–5 minutes, until the meat is browned.
2

Add the tomato, salt, pepper, and the remaining spices. Stir and add enough water to cover the ingredients.
3

Cook for 30 minutes, or until the meat is done and the sauce has thickened.
4

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Boil the pasta 1–2 minutes less than the package instructions.
5

Heat the milk, reserving 1 cup. In the reserved cup, dissolve the flour.
6

Once the milk is hot, add the flour mixture, salt, and pepper. Whisk constantly until the béchamel thickens.
7

Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the beaten eggs and butter. Mix well, then add the grated kefalotyri cheese.
8

Drain the pasta and spread half in a greased baking dish.
9

Spread the meat sauce over the pasta, then layer the remaining pasta evenly on top. Pour the béchamel over everything and bake for about 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the top is golden brown.
10

Enjoy!