Jul 09 2026
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Pastitsio Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Main Street Gyro
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Homemade Greek style lasagna with a creamy bechamel sauce. Served with a side Greek salad and pita.

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Ingredients

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Pastitsio

Bechamel Sauce

Greek Salad

Pita

Method

Pastitsio Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Meat Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce. Mix well and set aside.

Bechamel Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Make Roux

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is golden.

  2. 5

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Finish Sauce

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

Assembly and Baking

  1. 7

    Layer Ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, followed by half of the bechamel sauce, then repeat with remaining pasta and sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Greek Salad Preparation

  1. 9

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

  2. 10

    Dress Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine.

Serve

  1. 11

    Prepare Pita

    Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or in the oven. Cut into halves or quarters for serving.

  2. 12

    Plate and Serve

    Serve a slice of pastitsio alongside a generous portion of Greek salad and warm pita bread.

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