Pastitsio Just Like My Sister'S

Pastitsio Just Like My Sister'S


1. Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.

2. Add the pasta to a large pan of boiling water; boil, uncovered, until just tender; drain.

3. Combine the hot pasta, eggs and cheese in a large bowl; mix well.

4. Put to one side.

5. To make the meat sauce, heat the oil in a large pan, add the onions and ground beef and cook, stirring, until the meat is well browned.

6. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, beef stock, wine and cinnamon; simmer uncovered until thick; cool.

7. Stir in the egg.

8. To make the topping, melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the flour.

9. Stir over low heat until bubbling.

10. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk.

11. Stir over low heat until the sauce boils and thickens.

12. Stir in the cheese and cool slightly.

13. Stir in the egg yolks.

14. To assemble, press the pasta over the base of the prepared baking dish.

15. Top the pasta evenly with the meat sauce, pour over the topping and smooth the surface.

16. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

17. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour or until lightly browned.

18. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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