Pastitsio Cypriot Baked Pasta Recipes

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PASTITSIO (GREEK BAKED PASTA WITH CINNAMON AND TOMATOES)

This comforting Greek baked pasta, which bears a striking resemblance to lasagna, derives its name from the Italian word "pasticcio." That translates to English as "a mess," indicating the forgiving, flexible nature of the dish. Many traditional pastitsio recipes call for beef -- which you can certainly use here -- but we use ground lamb for a fresh take on a classic (and many cooks prefer a combination). Because kefalotyri cheese and the long tubular noodles traditionally used in pastitsio can't be found in most American supermarkets, we substituted Parmesan and ziti in their place, but by all means, if you can get your hands on the real things, use them. The noodles and spiced meat sauce are layered in a casserole dish then topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden. It's project cooking that's perfect for a cold winter's night.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16



Pastitsio (Greek Baked Pasta With Cinnamon and Tomatoes) image

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add the lamb, breaking up the meat with a spatula or wooden spoon, and cook until the moisture has evaporated and the meat is browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the oregano, thyme and cinnamon, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes and their juices and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Start the béchamel: In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer over medium. Make the roux: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low. Whisk the flour into the butter until a smooth, golden paste forms, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk the warmed milk into the roux and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is smooth and thick, about 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the nutmeg and 1 cup cheese, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Once the water boils, cook the pasta according to package instructions until 2 minutes short of al dente (the pasta will finish cooking in the oven). Drain and transfer it to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 1/2 cup béchamel and carefully stir in 2 cups meat sauce. Spoon the remaining meat sauce on top, then drizzle evenly with the remaining béchamel. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese.
  • Place dish on a parchment-lined sheet pan and bake until the top is golden and begins to bubble, about 25 to 30 minutes. Allow the pasta to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 809, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1044 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
1 pound ziti or penne pasta

PASTITSIO - CYPRIOT BAKED PASTA

Make and share this Pastitsio - Cypriot Baked Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Coasty

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15



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Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan and saute the onion and celery for about 10mins.
  • Add the meat and brown for 5 minutes Add the wine and cook a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato passata, cinnamon and season. Cook a further 30mins. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Cook the pasta in large pan of salted water. Drain and run under cold water.
  • Butter a deep baking dish and layer the pasta and then pour over the meat. Place in refrigerator.
  • Make the bechamel sauce by gently heating the milk . Remove from heat. In a pan melt the butter and add the flour and cook until slightly golden.
  • Slowly add the milk into the butter/flour mix. Do this off the heat and use a whisk to make a smooth sauce. Cook over a low heat until thickened. Cool slightly. Beat in eggs and add the nutmeg.
  • Pour this over the meat and sprinkle with Kefalotiri cheese.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.6, Fat 51.5, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 267.1, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 17.2

750 g beef, ground
1 onion, diced
2 sticks celery, diced
30 ml olive oil
130 ml red wine
450 ml tomatoes, passata
1 tablespoon cinnamon
400 g pastitsio pasta
2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup kefalotiri, grated
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup flour
1 quart milk, warmed
8 egg yolks, beaten lightly
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

PASTITSIO II

Makes a lot and is just incredible. Everyone loves this dish and it is worth the effort.

Provided by ALKHATIB

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Ziti Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 23



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter until golden brown and pour over ziti, add Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toss well. Cool briefly. Add eggs and toss again; set aside.
  • To make meat sauce: Gently fry onion and garlic in butter in a skillet until onion is soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Increase heat and add ground beef; stir well. Cook until meat begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, wine, broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
  • To make cream sauce: Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour and cook gently for 2 minutes. Pour in milk all at once and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently for 1 minute. Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly before stirring in beaten egg. Transfer 1/2 cup of this sauce to the meat sauce.
  • To assemble pastitsio: Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon half of the prepared ziti evenly in the bottom and top with meat sauce. Top with remaining ziti. Pour on cream sauce and spread to completely cover ziti. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 167.7 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 432.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

1 pound dry ziti pasta
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 dash ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg, lightly beaten
salt and pepper to taste
cooking spray
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

PASTITSIO

Guests always seem to gobble up this authentic Greek beef and pasta casserole. The creamy white sauce is delicious. -Amanda Briggs, Greenfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, pepper and, if desired, cinnamon; heat through., Drain macaroni; place half of macaroni in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Layer with meat mixture and remaining macaroni. Set aside., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and remaining salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of the hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining cheese. Pour sauce over macaroni., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

1 package (7 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten

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