Pastitsio

This traditional Greek pastitsio recipe is a labor of love, but take it from our rave reviewers: This delicious dish is well worth the extra effort.?

What Is Pastitsio?

Pastitsio is a Greek pasta dish that?s assembled and then baked, similar to the Italian lasagna. It usually consists of pasta, a meat sauce, and a b?chamel sauce. Variations of pastitsio can be found throughout the Mediterranean region.?

How to Make Pastitsio

You?ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here?s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade pastitsio:

1. Make the meat sauce.?
2. Prepare the pasta.?
3. Make the cheese mixture.?
4. Make the b?chamel sauce, then stir half of the b?chamel into the meat sauce.?
5. Assemble the pastitsio according to the detailed instructions in Step 7.?
6. Bake until bubbly and golden. Let stand, then cut into squares.

How to Store Pastitsio

Store your leftover pastitsio, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven until heated through.?

Can You Freeze Pastitsio? 

Sure! You can freeze pastitsio for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat thoroughly in the oven.?

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise 

?I always get rave reviews whenever I cook [this pastitsio recipe],? says GMSherif. ?My son begs for it. The only change is that I make more cream sauce and add it to the bottom layer. It’s heavenly.?

?Simply awesome,? raves JULESN. ?Just like the one I had in a restaurant. I made it exactly as described (except used cloves instead of nutmeg for an allergy). Amazing!?

?I have used this recipe dozens of times,? according to Coleen. ?Every time I make it it?s an enormous success. You do not have to be Greek to love it. It does take some time to make, so I always try to do it on a weekend when I have lots of time and don’t feel rushed.?