Pastitsio

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 onions medium, finely chopped
  • 2 1/4 pounds ground beef
  • 13 1/2 ounces chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 4 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese grated
  • 18 ounces pasta large tube, such as rigatoni or penne
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a large baking dish.
  2. 2
    Melt butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions. Cook for 3-4 mins, stirring, until softened. Add ground beef. Cook for 5 mins, until browned. Add tomatoes and tomato puree. Season. Cook over low heat, partially covered, for 35-40 mins, until ground beef is very tender. Add Cheddar.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  4. 4
    To make the white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2 mins. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook for 5 mins, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Add eggs and Cheddar.
  5. 5
    Transfer 1/2 of the pasta to prepared dish. Cover with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. Repeat. Top with white sauce. Bake for 30-40 mins, until golden. Serve.

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