Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)
Pastitsio (Greek Style Lasagna) (Macaroni with Layers of Minced Meat)
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| ~ Ingredients: ~ 1 kilo of macaroni #2 ~ 1 cup of grated cheese (choice) ~ 1 tblsp of salt ~ 2 tblsp of of oil ~ Breadcrumbs |
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| ~ Ingredients for cream: ~ 4 cups of fresh milk ~ 1/2 a cup of grated cheese (choice) ~ 4 egg yolks ~ 1/2 a cup of corn oil ~ 8 tbsp of flour (or corn flour) ~ 3 tbsp of butter ~ 1/4 tsp of powder nutmeg ~ Salt and pepper to taste |
~ Ingredients for minced meat: ~ 1 kilo of minced meat (best if pork and beef mixed) ~ 1 cup of finely chopped ripped tomatoes ~ 1/2 a cup of dry white wine ~ 1 tbsp of finely chopped parsley ~ 1 tbsp of finely chopped onions ~ 1 tbsp of tomato paste ~ Salt and pepper to taste |
| ~ First we prepare the minced meat: ~ Add corn oil in a frying pan to heat up; add the chopped onions and fry a little bit. ~ Add the minced meat and stir until golden brown. ~ When golden brown add the white wine, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, salt and pepper. ~ Mix all together, lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. |
| ~ Preparation of the macaroni: ~ Boil water and add the oil and salt (stir for the salt to dissolve). ~ Add the macaroni (stir a few times so the macaroni don't stick together), cook for about 6-8 minutes. ~ Drain and place in a large bowl. ~ Sprinkle with grated cheese of your choice (In Cyprus they also sprinkle with dry mint, pepper and cinnamon powder). ~ Oil the baking pan you will use and sprinkle breadcrumbs all over the bottom. ~ Place a layer of about half of the macaroni. ~ Add the minced meat and spread so it covers all the macaroni. ~ Place the rest of the macaroni on top. |
| ~ Preparation of the cream: ~ Heat up milk with the butter until it boils. ~ Take some of your boiled milk and add it to the flour, blend it well so there are no lumps. ~ Add slowly the flour mixture and stir constantly with a Wisk. ~ Stir until it becomes a thick cream. ~ Remove from heat. ~ Beat the egg whites in the form of a thick meringue. ~ Add the well beaten egg yolks in the meringue and mix. ~ Add slowly the egg mixture to your cream stirring constantly. ~ Mix well. ~ Pour cream over the macaroni, making sure that it is all covered. ~ You can even make sure that some of the cream can go everywhere even on the side of the macaroni. ~ Sprinkle with some grated cheese and place in the preheated oven. ~ Bake for about 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden brown. ~ Take it out of the oven, let it cool down a little bit, cut in square servings and serve. ~ Pastitsio can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish. ~ Pastitsio can be served hot or cold. ~ Good luck and bon appétit. |
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