This recipe is handed down from my wife’s grandmother to her mom and now to her. While this is usually made on Greek/Orthodox Easter my wife decided to make it this past Sunday.
Called Pastitsio (pah-stee-stu) this is usually made at restaurants with layers of Greek pasta , seasoned beef, red sauce and Bechamael sauce on top.
The Best Greek Pastitsio recipe (Pastichio)! An authentic Greek Lasagna recipe to recreate this traditional delight just like my grandma used to make it.
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My wife’s family always made it this way with layers of Phylo pastry dough, seasoned beef, egg and a LOT of butter. This is pretty much a heart attack just looking at it.
I tell people basically it’s the Greek version of baked Lasagna or Baked ziti but oh man is it good. A LOT of prep work especially layers of the Phylo which have to be peeled apart at just the right temperature and humidity.