Pastitsio

Ingredients

• Pasta1 cup (160 g)
• Feta Cheese3 slice (75 g)
• Egg1 count (55 g)
• Beef350 g
• Onion1 count (150 g)
• Red Wine3 tablespoon (45 ml)
• Bay Leaves1 count (1 g)
• Cloves1 count (2 g)
• Cinnamon1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
• Tomato Sauce9 tablespoon (126 g)
• Milk2 cup (480 ml)
• Butter1.5 tablespoon (45 g)
• Parmesan Cheese10 tablespoon (50 g)
• Flour6 tablespoon (48 g)
• Nutmeg1 pinch (1 g)
• Oil1 tablespoon (10 ml)

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   For this recipe you can use bucatini or macaroni pasta.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Place a pot filled with water over high heat. Once boiling, add salt, the pasta and let it boil following the instructions on the package. Set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Chop the meat and the onion, crumble the feta cheese with a fork and separate the white from the yolk. Set aside.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place a pan over medium heat and add half of the oil.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Once heated, add the onion and salt to taste and stir-fry for 7 minutes over medium-low heat or until translucent.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add the beef, season with salt and pepper, spread the meat all over the pan and stir until done or browned.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add the tomato sauce and stir. Add the cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves and wine.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Stir and cook over medium-low heat until the wine evaporates. Turn off and set aside.

9. 9

   Step 9

   For the sauce, place a pot over medium heat. Once heated, add the butter and cook until melted.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Once melted, add the flour and stir constantly until the flour is completely mixed without leaving lumps.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly. Start stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Continue stirring until the sauce is done. Season with salt and pepper and add the nutmeg. Mix.

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add the egg yolk, mix until combined and turn off.

14. 14

    Step 14

    Spread the remaining oil in a baking pan and add the drained pasta.

15. 15

    Step 15

    Next, add the feta cheese and the egg white. Mix well so that all the pasta has feta cheese.

16. 16

    Step 16

    Add a spoonful of the sauce to the beef and stir until combined. Add the beef on top of the pasta.

17. 17

    Step 17

    Mix well with a spoon.

18. 18

    Step 18

    Add the remaining sauce on top and mix.

19. 19

    Step 19

    Sprinkle the cheese and bake for 40 minutes at 356 °F (180 °C) until the cheese is melted.

20. 20

    Step 20

    Slice and serve hot.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Pastitsio can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.