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Greek Baked Pasta

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
90 min
TOTAL TIME
120 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Dinner Greek
Greek Baked Pasta
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole clove
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound dry ziti pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 egg yolk
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary ingredients and prepare your workspace. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2
Prepare the meat sauce by melting butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and minced garlic; cook and stir gently until the onion is soft, taking about 3 to 5 minutes. Increase the heat and add ground beef; cook and stir until it's browned and crumbly, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in canned tomatoes, wine, broth, tomato paste, chopped parsley, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and ground clove. Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
3
While you're waiting for the meat sauce to prepare, cook your pasta according to package instructions. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until it's tender yet still firm to the bite, taking around 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
4
In a separate bowl, combine melted butter, 1/4 cup grated cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add 2 eggs to the bowl and toss everything together until well combined. Set this mixture aside briefly.
5
Make a béchamel sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes, creating a smooth paste. Pour in milk and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before stirring in 1 cup grated cheese, beaten egg, and egg yolk. Finally, stir 1/2 cup of béchamel sauce into the meat sauce.
6
To assemble your pastitsio, arrange the cooked pasta in the prepared baking dish so that all of the noodles are lined up neatly and as level as possible for a visually appealing presentation. Spoon the meat sauce over pasta; top with remaining béchamel sauce, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese on top.
7
Bake your pastitsio in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) until it's bubbling and golden brown on top, approximately 50 minutes.
8
Let your pastitsio stand for 10 minutes before cutting it into squares and serving.