Pastitsio

Name: Pastitsio
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 794 grams can crushed tomatoes in puree; 1 pinch Pinch of cayenne pepper; 355 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan or Kasseri cheese; 118 milliliters dry red wine; 2 extra larges eggs, beaten; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 3 large cloves tablespoon minced garlic; 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon; 237 milliliters heavy cream; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams lean ground beef; 454 grams lean ground lamb; 0 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 3 Tbsps good olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 340 grams shells; 4 Tbsps (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 355 milliliters whole milk; 355 milliliters chopped yellow onion (1 large); 158 milliliters Greek-style yogurt, such as Fage Total

Pastitsio might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 711 calories, 34g of protein, and 41g of fat. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of canned tomatoes, kasseri cheese, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the ground cinnamon you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Twists as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

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For the sauce, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.

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Sauce

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Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes.

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Onion

Add the beef and lamb, and saute over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until it's no longer pink, crumbling it with the back of wooden spoon.

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Beef

Lamb

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Drain off any excess liquid, add the wine, and cook for 2 more minutes.

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Add the garlic, cinnamon, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, and continue cooking over medium heat for 5 minutes.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

Oregano

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Thyme

Add the tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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For the bechamel, heat the milk and cream together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until simmering. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.

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Add the flour and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 2 minutes.

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All Purpose Flour

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Whisk

Pour the warm milk and cream mixture into the butter and flour mixture, whisking constantly. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and thick.

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Add the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Stir in 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the tomato and meat sauce, and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the eggs and yogurt and set aside.

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