How to Make Pastitsio

Host Bridget Lancaster shares the steps to making a hearty Pastitsio.

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[ioannisaliazis]

Greek here, overall looks good but: cooking the pasta in the bechamel and adding cheese would make the whole dish a bit heavier I think. Also, definitely needs more minced meat and cheese on top of (not necessarily in) the bechamel. Also, secret tip from my mom that is amazing: sprinkle some fine breadcrumbs on top of the cheese and then some melted butter, it makes a crust to die for!

[Sakja]

I used to eat this at a Greek restaurant in Rockefeller Center in the 1970s. Delicious!

[drakejdf]

My wife was Greek and passed 2 years ago at 51.she was an amazing cook and pastitsio was one of her favorite dishes and her and her mom’s baklava was amazing.unfortunately we lost mom 3 weeks ago 😢

[simonalyneenderz]

The beef reminds me what your sloppy joe mixture should look like before you place it on a bun. Ohhh, I love this dish!!!
I am happy to see the🤗 Greek subscribers commenting! We are going to get those fine little touches that makes their families dishes so delicious!!!❤😉👏👏

[WednesdayLeeFriday]

I made this for Christmas dinner and it turned out amazing. Many thanks!!

[Steve-vled]

Ah, What memories! The old Joseph’s Cafe in Hollywood was a great small cafe that had daily specials, and Patstisio was the Thursday special. If you needed to find me at lunch time on a Thursday back in the day, you’d find me at Joseph’s enjoying the dish.

[mykline]

My ex-wife was Greek and this was one of her favorite dishes. It was so good and we never had leftovers.

[garyrobertson]

oh my stars!!! I have never heard of this dish, but it is going on my list of casseroles to get through the winter!

[wendybaryl]

Thank you for sharing your time and talent ❤yumilicious

[lorirath]

This looks amazing. Definitely will be making this.

[HayTatsuko]

"The best part of grating is the WHAM!"
*_splak._*

This recipe sounds so good! I will have to try making it sometime. Thanks!

[catherinevalli]

as another greek: we never make this in small quantities. it's too labor intensive and leftovers can be frozen and saved for later. i always make this in a large, deep roasting pan. and i like the sauce you made here, although it's definitely not supposed to be a thin layer. you need more sauce!

[ChoochooseU]

1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
8 ounces 95% beef
Mix set aside

Add T of veg oil
Medium heat
Half minced onion
Cool just softened 3 mins
3 crushed garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp dried mint
Add all to onions and cook one to two minutes till fragrant
1/4 c red wine
Cook till reduced, about 3 mins
Add 1/3 c tomato paste
1/2 cup water
Meat mixture
Break up and simmer on low with lid 30 mins
Béchamel sauce
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons AP flour
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 grated garlic clove
Melt butter, add flour till raw flavor gone
Whisk 4 cups whole milk
Bring up to simmer
Weigh 8 ounces ziti
Add pasta
Simmer again
Grate 4 ounces/cup
Sub two parts provolone and 1 part pecorino Romano
Cook 15 mins lidded
Till slightly softened
Drain out into baking dish
Add 1/3 cup cheese and toss
Dollop meat sauce on top
Spread evenly
Add 1/3 more cheese into béchamel sauce
Add a beaten egg
Whisk
Add this to top
Add rest of cheese to top
Bake on rimmed baking dish @375 for 40-50 mins
Let sit for 20 mins
Serve

[SusanMartin-ro]

Just made it! We are about to have a storm so this will be perfect!!

[goka]

Great video, thanks for your sharing!

[nans]

Had a local restaurant who use to serve this on Thursdays. I never had it before. It became my favorite dish. And it was even better the next day as leftovers. They changed their menu a couple years ago and this was one of the casualties. They replaced unit with a fantastic BBQ pork mac and cheese. But, I ask every now and then if they will bring it back.

[kentborges]

LOOKS GREAT, AND I BET, TASTES GREAT !

[rebeccabee]

I’d have leftovers because I wouldn’t want to share! That looks dang delicious!

[bcha]

Looks so good can’t wait to try. I love those spice jars!! Wish I knew where to get them.

[sarahmcalpine]

Double this recipe and you will not be sad you did...it freezes pretty well too