Pastichio is a traditional Greek dish that is similar to lasagna but with a twist. It’s made with layers of macaroni pasta, a meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel sauce. The meat sauce is typically made with ground beef or lamb, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices. The béchamel sauce is made with milk, butter, flour and nutmeg. The dish is then baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly.
Pastichio can be made ahead of time, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Pastichio is a great way to enjoy a traditional Greek dish in the comfort of your own home. The dish can be served with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and some fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!
Pastichio (Greek Pasta Dish)
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 box Elbow macaroni
- ar jar pasta sauce of your choice
- 1 Ib Lean Ground Beef
- 6-7 pods Garlic
- 1/2 stick Butter
- 1/2 cup Flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cup Cheese shredded
- 1/2 tbsp Nutmeg
- 3 cup Milk
- 1 Onion chopped
Instructions
- Boil pasta as per package directions and drain
- Turn on your instant pot on sauté mode add 1 tsp olive oil. When hot add the onions and garlic & stir well. Put the meat in and loosed the meat and mix it well. Add the pasta sauce and stir. Add 1/4 cup water. Cancel sauté mode and set to pressure cook and cook for 15 minutes on high. Quick release when done
- In the meantime start your Béchamel sauce. In a pan heat your butter and once it’s melted add your flour and mix till it’s fragrant. Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic and let it get fragrant. Now add the milk and stir constantly till all the flour is incorporated into the milk and the sauce has thickened. At this time you will put in 1/2 of the cheese and salt and pepper and nutmeg. Stir till smooth.
- Now you will layer your macaroni in your baking dish. Next you will layer your meat mixture on it and lastly you will pour your Béchamel sauce on the meat. Top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 till golden brown.
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