I made pastitsio for a Greek party last weekend!

[nadellii]

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)

 

[Worldwide Greeks Editor]

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:

Greek Baked Macaroni with Beef Pastichio Recipe

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

www.greekboston.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

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

 

[k_tsoukalas]

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.

 

[GreekGirlCooks]

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.

 

[Lenio]

This looks delicious...unless it has cinnamon and cloves in which case I'm out

 

[lalajess]

This looks delicious...unless it has cinnamon and cloves in which case I'm out

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!

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

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.

Just go by a box of bechamel at the store and you'll have a nice cream.

 

[nadellii]

Just go by a box of bechamel at the store and you'll have a nice cream.

I didn't know you can buy boxed béchamel, do you just add milk/water?

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

I didn't know you can buy boxed béchamel, do you just add milk/water?

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.

Robot or human?

 

[acamp7]

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.

Robot or human?

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