Pastitsio

This is a Greek / generally Middle Eastern baked pasta dish which includes pasta, meat sauce and a béchamel sauce.  Very similar to Lasagna, this is good old fashioned comfort food.  Serve with a side salad and a glass of wine.  Enjoy!

Recipe and Pictures by Amanzi-Fundu

Ingredients:

2 x Tablespoons Oil

1 x Onion, diced

1 x Teaspoon Garlic, diced

2 x Tablespoons Basil, dried

1 x Can chopped tomatoes

1 x Teaspoon Sugar

1 x Pack of Minced Beef

½ packet of Pasta, cooked according to instructions

1 x Liter Béchamel Sauce, prepared in advance

½ x Cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated

Method:

Heat the oil in a pot.

Add the onion, garlic and herbs and cook for 2 – 3 minutes.

Add the mince and cook until brown.

Add the tinned tomatoes and teaspoon of sugar.

Bring to the boil.

Reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 10 – 15 mins.

Remove from heat and the already cooked Pasta into the meat sauce.

Place in a Pyrex or baking dish.

Pour the Béchamel Sauce over the meat and pasta.

Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.

Place under the grill for 5 or so mins.

Serve with a side salad and a nice glass of wine.

Meat and Pasta Mixture

Bechamel Sauce

Pour the Bechamel Sauce over the mixture

Sprinkle with cheese and grill