Greek Style Lasagna (Pastitsio)
Recipe by Tina Gravalos
Ingredients
13
Time
1h 30m
Serves
6
Greek cuisine is a staple in a lot of people’s kitchens. There are so many delicious dishes! This dish is typically referred to as “Greek lasagna” likely because of the layering!
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Kid-Friendly
Meal Prep
Ingredients
1 454g package
Gluten-Free Penne Pasta
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 lb
Ground Beef
1 med
Yellow Onion
1/2 tsp
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp
Black Pepper
2
Garlic Cloves
2 cups
Passata
1/2 cup
Unsalted Butter
2/3 cup
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
4 cups
Whole Milk
1 1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese
3
Large Eggs
Instructions
1
Instructions for meat sauce: In a saucepan, on medium-low heat, add the olive oil and grated onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
2
Add the ground beef and break it up. Add in the salt, pepper, minced garlic and stir.
3
Cook for about 7-8 minutes or until there is no more pink.
4
Stir in the passata and lower the heat. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
5
While the meat sauce is cooking, cook pasta according to the package to make it al dente. Strain and set aside.
6
Instructions for bechamel sauce: In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
7
Add the flour and continuously whisk until smooth. You don’t want the flour to burn!
8
Pour in half the milk and keep whisking.
9
Pour the rest of the milk and continue to whisk.
10
Cook until it starts to thicken up, about 7-8 minutes. Keep stirring!
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Tina is a Food Photographer, Recipe Developer & Holistic Nutritionist from Ontario, Canada. She is the founder of Made of Philo where she shares simple recipes with a healthier twist that anyone can whip up. Tina believes that food should be enjoyed no matter where you're at on your wellness journey.
