Pastitsio
Greek pasta bake with meat in tomato sauce and béchamel. Times estimated by artificial intelligence.
Active time1 h
Cooking1 h 15 min
Total1 h 45 minResting : 10 min
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Ingredients
- 150 g onions
- 40 g butter
- 100 g grated sheep's milk cheese
- 600 ml milk
- 1 egg
- 500 g minced beef
- 2 g ground cinnamon
- 40 g wheat flour
- 20 ml olive oil
- 300 g dried macaroni
- 500 g chopped tomatoes
Preparation
Peel and chop the onion, then fry in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes and cinnamon and simmer for 20 minutes.
150 g onions500 g minced beef2 g ground cinnamon20 ml olive oil500 g chopped tomatoes- sauté pan
- knife
While the meat is simmering, cook the macaroni for slightly less time than stated on the packet: it should still be firm before going into the oven. Drain.
300 g dried macaroni- saucepans
- colander
Melt the butter, add the flour and stir for 1 minute, then pour in the milk and cook for 5 minutes, whisking, until thickened. Leave to cool slightly, then stir in the egg and half the cheese.
40 g butter100 g grated sheep's milk cheese600 ml milk1 egg40 g wheat flour- saucepans
- whisk
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Layer the pasta, meat sauce and then the béchamel in a dish. Add the remaining cheese.
- oven
- gratin dish
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, then leave to rest for 10 minutes.
- oven
- gratin dish
Allergens
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Milk
Sources and credits
Photo: Au Menu — created with ImageGen at Roch’s request · Editorial permission from Roch for Au Menu; OpenAI terms
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