Discover Greek Pastitsio!
Do you like Greek food? Have you ever tried cooking a traditional Greek dish yourself?
If you’re ready to bring a taste of Greece into your kitchen, pastitsio (or pastitsio, παστίτσιο in Greek) is the perfect choice!
This hearty, baked pasta dish is a favorite across Greece . It is creamy, comforting, and full of Mediterranean flavor. It’s made with layers of pasta, minced meat in a tomato-based sauce, and topped with a rich, velvety béchamel before being baked to golden perfection.
It is easy to make, you can prepare it a day in advance, and in general, everybody loves it!
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Interestingly, pastitsio is often confused with moussaka, another famous Greek dish. Both have that beautiful creamy béchamel layer on top and are baked in a similar way, but there’s one key difference: pastitsio uses pasta, while moussaka uses eggplant (and sometimes potatoes).
So, while moussaka might remind you of summer vegetables, pastitsio feels more like Greek-style lasagna .
Ready to give it a try?
Below, you’ll find the recipe for this delicious classic from Greece’s rich culinary tradition.
