{"product_id":"pastitsio","title":"Pastitsio","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound ground lamb or beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 medium onion, finely chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons tomato paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup crushed tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon dried oregano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esalt and pepper to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound pasta tubes (penne or rigatoni)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 tablespoons butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons all-purpose flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups whole milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 egg yolks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd crushed tomatoes, red wine, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat oven to 350°F (175°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake béchamel sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux and cook for 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradually add milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Let cool slightly, then whisk in egg yolks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread half of the cooked pasta on the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour all of the meat sauce over the pasta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer remaining pasta on top of the meat sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour béchamel sauce evenly over the top layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a 9x13 inch baking dish for proper layering and even cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a vegetarian version, replace ground meat with finely chopped mushrooms and add extra vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the béchamel sauce cools slightly before adding egg yolks to prevent scrambling them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pasta should be slightly undercooked as it will continue cooking in the oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastitsio can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking; add 10 minutes to baking time if cooking from cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the dish rest for 10 minutes after baking for easier portioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in a 350°F oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RolTak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49989426151521,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/0845\/1425\/files\/Pastitsio.jpg?v=1793409315","url":"https:\/\/www.pantribot.com\/products\/pastitsio","provider":"PantriBot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}