Pastitsio  Greek Lasagna

This authentic Pastitsio Greek Lasagna recipe is comfort food at it's best with layers of pasta, homemade meat sauce, and a cheesy homemade béchamel.

Why You Should Try This Recipe:

- Lasagna is a lot of work – but totally worth it! - The Greek twist on what I always assumed was an Italian-only dish is completely delicious - I’ve broken down every step into easy-to-follow instructions

Key Ingredients:

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ground beef - pasta - milk crushed tomatoes - flour cheese - eggs - onion nutmeg - oregano - garlic red wine - cinnamon

Let's make it!

You’ll love the rich and cheesy flavors of this authentic Pastitsio Greek Lasagna recipe!

1

Make The Meat Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and ground beef, breaking it apart, cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.

2

Pour in the red wine and let it simmer for a few minutes until reduced by half.

3

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.

4

Cook The Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly. Mix in the beaten egg whites and crumbled feta cheese. Set aside.

5

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

6

Prepare The Béchamel Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes.

7

Gradually whisk in milk, avoiding lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens (1-2 minutes).

8

Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg, salt, and ½ cup of the grated cheese until melted.

9

Let the sauce cool slightly before whisking in the egg yolks. This prevents them from scrambling.

10

Assemble The Lasagna: Layer the pasta mixture in a baking dish and try to arrange the pasta in one direction (for the aesthetics, doesn’t have to be perfect).

11

Top the pasta layer with the meat sauce.

12

Pour the béchamel sauce over the top, smoothing it out with a spatula. Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.

13

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set. Allow the dish to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This helps the layers firm up for easier slicing.

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