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I made pastitsio for a Greek party last weekend!

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nadellii

nadellii

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This is a pic of everything that was served but you’ll see my pastitsio in the middle! I used my friends secret recipe so I can’t share sadly (she takes these things super seriously)

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WOWWW this looks so good!

It does not look like you need it, but for those that are reading and don't know, here are a few Greek pastitsio recipes:

www.greekboston.com

Recipe for Pastichio (Pastitsio) - Greek Style Baked Macaroni With Ground Beef

Learn how to make and prepare the recipe for Greek Baked Macaroni, also known as Pastitsio.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.foodandwine.com

Pastitsio (Greek Baked Pasta)

The moist and fragrant casserole pastitsio combines béchamel (a sauce of butter, flour and milk), pasta, ground lamb, tomato sauce, cheese, cinnamon a...
www.foodandwine.com www.foodandwine.com

akispetretzikis.com

Greek Pastitsio - Akis' baked pasta

Greek Pastitsio - baked pasta dish by Greek chef Akis Petretzikis. A delicious Greek recipe made with ziti pasta, ground meat, béchamel sauce cheeses and herbs!
akispetretzikis.com akispetretzikis.com

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nadellii said:
This is a pic of everything that was served but you’ll see my pastitsio in the middle! I used my friends secret recipe so I can’t share sadly (she takes these things super seriously)

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This looks spectacular - nice job! I love how the top has a delicious, caramelized look.
 
This looks fantastic! For me, pastitso is all about he Krema - it is tricky to get it right. It looks like you have gotten it right!!! When my yiayia passed away, "the touch" that she had with the Krema passed with her. I feel like we are finally close to replicating.
 
This looks delicious...unless it has cinnamon and cloves in which case I'm out :ROFLMAO:
 
Lenio said:
This looks delicious...unless it has cinnamon and cloves in which case I'm out :ROFLMAO:
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Oh no! My favorite is when it's spiced with cinnamon. For me, this is the fun of Greek cooking. There are so many different variations!
 
GreekGirlCooks said:
This looks fantastic! For me, pastitso is all about he Krema - it is tricky to get it right. It looks like you have gotten it right!!! When my yiayia passed away, "the touch" that she had with the Krema passed with her. I feel like we are finally close to replicating.
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Just go by a box of bechamel at the store and you'll have a nice cream.
 
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nadellii said:
I didn't know you can buy boxed béchamel, do you just add milk/water?
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You just add milk.

My wife uses this one when she makes pastitsio (she's from Greece), but don't buy it for $13 because that's an outrageous price - it usually sells for about $3.50.... You should go to a local international store and look to see if they have anything.

 
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ellinasgolfer0320 said:
You just add milk.

My wife uses this one when she makes pastitsio (she's from Greece), but don't buy it for $13 because that's an outrageous price - it usually sells for about $3.50.... You should go to a local international store and look to see if they have anything.

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Good point! I like to buy European versions of the mix at Greek supermarkets
 
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