Perfect Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)Recipe preview on Faxo
Recipe

Description
This Greek dish will become a new favorite for you and your family. It is much easier and lighter than the traditional recipe, but is still delicious.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 c. uncooked penne pasta
- 2 T. butter, melted
- 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 lb. ground sirloin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 c. shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- Bechamel Sauce:
- 1/2 c. butter, cubed
- 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- 4 c. 2% milk
- 2 large eggs
Steps
- Cook penne according to package directions; drain. Toss with butter; add grated Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a greased 13 x9 inch baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain and discard grease. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in tomato sauce, nutmeg, salt and cinnamon; heat through. Spoon over pasta. Sprinkle with 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese.
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