Pastitsio
A quick, comforting Greek-style baked pasta with a rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and a golden breadcrumb topping. This simplified version brings all the flavor of the classic in under an hour.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (such as bucatini or penne)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook the 8 oz pasta in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente, about 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high, cook the 1 lb ground beef and 1 diced onion until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in the 15 oz tomato sauce and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Combine the cooked pasta with the meat sauce and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. Transfer to a baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and the 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
- 4
Bake until bubbly and golden on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
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