Pastitsio - Greek pasta bake

[@mjrussell414]

I’ve made this before and it is fussy, takes a lot of dishes and pots, but it is one of the most delicious foods ever invented. Well worth all the cleanup. Would feed a crowd.

[@annother3350]

you can freeze it in portions and relive the meal anytime you want

[@Pashasmom1]

Moussaka will also wreck your kitchen, but it's worth it.

[@edwinespinoza2059]

I must agree alot of work but the flavor omg !!!.......a people pleaser.

[@Ptolemy336VV]

Indeed. Its the best pasta ever on earth.i had in Greece this and nothing in Italy I have ever had that came close to that. And that is aside the fact that in Greece there is so much wonderful food to be found of any kind while in Italy it was 95% pasta Pizza all across the cities and places. It truly changed my perspective how incredible Greek food really is.

[@lordrefrigeratorintercoole288]

You can simplify it, I use only one big pot to prepare everything. But than again I make it with spinach and veggies instead of meat that needs to be cooked for an hour.

[@DiskordiaUKGR]

As a Greek I highly aprove! well done! Also extra points for not going easy on cheese!!!

[@Pashasmom1]

Yeah, this and Moussaka will wreck your kitchen. But I made short cuts and have my Moussaka with no baking and no bechamel sauce.

[@michelleg5371]

😂

[@DiskordiaUKGR]

@@Pashasmom1 mousaka with no bechamel is kinda sacriligious! Zeus will smite you!! ok jokes aside am curious as to how it turned-as long as you enjoyed it it's fine :) :) and yea these dishes do take some time and make your kitchen ...less tidy :" )

[@Eagle_Delta]

Cheese is the best part of this dish

[@sandy6168]

@@Eagle_Delta no the bechamel is...

[@annabellekimball220]

I lived in Greece back in the 70’s, haven’t made this for ages. Will do now, your recipe is authentic. Thank you!

[@dalea1691]

Same here. 1974 to 1980. I miss my grandmother's cooking.

[@msscootermania]

if u lived in Greece u dont tell us this is authentic. Maybe u lying or u wanna just say something.

[@AndyPanai-h3x]

Yeah it is authentic it's also popular in Greek Republic cyprus🇬🇷🇪🇺🇨🇾

[@makissklavenitis9881]

As Greek I grew up with this delicious dish. In case someone wants to take my advice I suggest to use 100ml besamel directly to pasta before you add meat.No need for eggs or feta cheese inside. One other thing. This dish has plenty of calories. There's no need for more. Use 100gr of kefalotyri or pecorino inside besamel and 100 gr above for the stove. It's tasty enough.Believe me.

[@JohnDoe-xx7kc]

is it really an hour to simmer the meat sauce? Why so long even though you're gonna throw it in the oven anyway?

[@makissklavenitis9881]

@@JohnDoe-xx7kc 40 minutes medium heat is enough cuz there will be an extra 30-40 minutes inside the stove.

[@jdm6613]

Help me understand, you are saying omit the eggs and directly do what to the besamel?

[@makissklavenitis9881]

@@jdm6613 the recipe includes eggs and feta cheese for the spaghetti. The traditional Greek recipe has only cheese. what I do instead is add 100ml of besamel.

[@rinacastro8837]

Impressive... I also made pastitsio today which my late father in law taught me how to make. Just don't forget here in greece we always put dried oregano in most of our foods..

[@aneshacaribprincesss.4011]

Tried this for the first time today, and I have to say that it was extremely delicious🤤 ..

[@KURFAN45]

100% Traditional! I am impressed to see this, someone that knows this Recipe doesn't go with simple Bechamel but Morne and not using other cheese but Greek Kefalotyri (Κεφαλοτυρι) and feta.

[@alyctus]

As a Greek, I have to say your pastitsio looks AMAZING! Some tips for those who want to try it out: - You don't have to put eggs and cheese in the bechamel sauce. You can put salt, pepper, and some other herb (e.g. nutmeg). - It's easier to pour the milk a bit at time as it helps you have control over desired thickness! - My mom tops it with some breadcrumbs and gouda cheese and it's also good! - If you want it "lighter", omit the wine and bouillon.

[@vasileiosgkountas468]

Χωρίς κρασί δεν είναι το ίδιο η bolognese. Το κρασί δίνει τελείως διαφορετική νότα στον κιμά. Η συγκεκριμένη εκδοχή της bechamel έχει αυγά και είναι αυτό που την κάνει ακόμη πιο νόστιμη από την απλή σάλτσα. Επίσης, η συγκεκριμένη κρέμα δεν είναι bechamel ουσιαστικά, αλλά κρέμα Mornay, μια παραλλαγή της bechamel στην οποία μπαίνει απλά τυρί και γίνεται πιο πλούσια.

[@alyctus]

@@vasileiosgkountas468 Περί ορέξεως ουδείς λόγος!

[@KarlMaldensNose]

In regards to the wine and bouillon, by “lighter” do you mean in colour or flavour, or both?

[@alyctus]

@@KarlMaldensNose In flavour :)

[@MicheleScottAkanbi]

@@vasileiosgkountas468 thanks

[@MOGGS1942]

Mmmmmm, absolutely delicious. I love Greece, and Greek food is divine. Thank you.

[@philippnev]

Exactly!!! Also as a Greek and a chef I highly approve this recipe!!! Very very well done!!!! 5 stars plus!!! 😁😁😁

[@FLN62]

Woww yummy 🤤, I’m Greek and this pastitsio looks delicious.

[@pabloghibaudi9671]

I really like your videos because they are concise and easy to understand even without audio. This recipe looks delicious, I will try to make it soon

[@roxannd8536]

I am black from the Caribbean, my fiance is Italian American. I try different cultures food, and so does he. Innately, he has a special place in his heart for his Italian Food, but also loves Greek food. I luv my Caribbean food. I also have a very very deep love for Greek food to the point when we have to eat out, he tells me he knows in my mind I'm thinking Greek food. (And yes, he's right)😀 But I play fair and we go to a variety of restaurants with different cultures.

[@AndyPanai-h3x]

Good to hear you love cooking Greek.I'm Greek but I love Italian food as my numero uno. Vice versa really😅🎉

[@niccenikki4898]

Those onions were finely chopped with perfection 👌🏾 😍😍😍

[@scootertrash911]

Looked like a professional chef to me.

[@hydetannen2923]

The music made me happy and the food made me hungry! Thank you! 👍

[@gardenamateur]

Fantastic Nagi, your meat sauce looks even yummier than the one I make. When I assemble my pastitsio I add a dollop of bechamel to mix into the pasta, and I also mix a dollop of the bechamel into the meat sauce, before adding everything to the dish in layers.

[@dade4537]

Every cooking video should be like this!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@msgpennie]

Im Greek and I have to say well done, you made this to perfection!! 😄👏🏼

[@joshuaamitai]

is it not made with 1 part of lamb and 2/3 of beef ??? efkaristo poli

[@Koumpa123]

@@joshuaamitai No only beef... But you can do whatever you like 😝

[@marisagallay1024]

Merci j'aime beaucoup la cuisine grecque, très belle recette

[@alexanderdan8119]

I absolutely love following your recipes, you really make my life easier. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@adannaskitchen]

😍😍😍she is amazing

[@iheartbellatutu6915]

I’ve always come back to this. Thank you Tin. I made it three times. 2 times made with Greek ingredients and 1 American. The Greek ingredients are the best. Thanks so much. My Greek bf loves it. ❤❤❤

[@annetteangell5507]

Made this last night and it was delicious!!! Nagi's RecipeTinEats is a definite go to for a treat meal. I also recommend her Short Rib recipe.

[@megastick9324]

I had that once in my life, in Tarpon Springs Fl. It was sooo good! I’ve never seen it anywhere since. Now I can ( hopefully) make my own!

[@JenE3377]

Love the little flourish with the spoon.

[@jghillas]

Kefalotyri is a hard sheep's milk cheese. If you cannot find, use a pecorino romano or parmezan. I have made it this way many times, but do use an authentic feta made with sheep/goat milk. Greek pastitsio noodles (bucatini) can be substituted with ziti or macaroni

[@suzyharpa459]

Your videos taught me how to cook many new foods Im Greek Cypriot Australian living in Cyprus and your Pastitio is pretty spot on - although some here add chopped fresh parsley to the cooked mince .. otherwise its the same

[@prettyvroomvroomcar]

WOW THAT LOOKS GREAT!!

[@shelbycat3843]

Who knew that they had all these gorgeous spices in their dish? Boy, the Greeks rock! Looks totally fabulous.

[@electra1920]

@@jollybegood Shit is you. Back here? I find you everywhere... You're a nullity

[@valarieparks2857]

This looks so good! Thanks for the share ....My palate.has to experience this yummy bliss of a dish very soon."

[@rah.8050]

Looks simple and delicious.

[@tavoiaiono8102]

This will be my winter dish. I love Greek food. Love from Sydney xxx

[@TheHammerjam]

I’ve always wanted to make this but thought it might be a bit difficult. It’s not it’s just time consuming. It’s not a dish I would make during the week, you need a few hours to get it right. I would mention that I made a bit more sauce. I also used macaroni because I had a packet that needed to be used. I couldn’t get Greek cheese so I used Australian feta and pecorino which tasted really good. Let the dish sit for 1/2 hour or more, everything sort of relaxes and it’s soooo much easier to serve. Definitely will make again.

[@joanneamir5707]

Very true. Not difficult at all just messy haha

[@evan4671]

If you cant find Kefalotyri near you then i suggest you swap it with white cheddar. Generally you need a tangy cheese like these types :D

[@dgaller06]

I was just gonna comment asking about substitutions with cheese. I live in a small town and we don’t get a lot when it comes to the specialty cheeses.

[@sandy6168]

My dad uses parmigian

[@Pashasmom1]

I don't remember my Yiayia ever putting bullion or feta cheese in her Pastitsio. She used 12 eggs in her bechemel and layered the noodles between the meat, putting a little more on the botttom. The trick was to make sure none of the noodles were sticking up out of the bechemel or they would get hard during baking. Also where I live, there is no import store, but I have found a place online where I can order Greek cheeses and other Greek imports and they are delivered to your address, no P.O. Boxes - in the USA.

[@sandy6168]

@@Pashasmom1 same w my family. No sugar no bouillon no feta or kefalotiri. Maybe a little mizithra in the noodles w eggs and a little meat mixture. Never used a dozen eggs in bechamel either. Just flour butter whole milk a few eggs nutmeg and parmigiana. I would not use white cheddar. It needs to be a dryer cheese. Nothing soft

[@sandy6168]

noooo white cheddar. swap w parm. its not lasagna. u need a hard cheese in the noodles and bechamel. thats it!!

[@maria-pt7hn]

Συγχαρητήρια, θεϊκό!! Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷

[@diymom2]

LOVE how fast your video was !!!!

[@BarfAttack]

Finally, someone who puts bay leaf in the minced meat. That's one of the smallest details that really elevates the dish.

[@karlayvonne4048]

Thank you so much for doing this right. It was absolutely amazing video. You completely made the way it should be. Greatly appreciated.

[@jennytsimbidis13]

You make it better than us the Greeks, yummy 😋

[@happyhomefood614]

Looks delicious ! Love Greek Food

[@garth56]

This is as Greek as it gets I'm impressed :-)

[@gigieinaudi24]

If that is a truly greek recipe I’m Giuseppe Garibaldi

[@electra1920]

@@gigieinaudi24 Giuseppe Garibaldi all the nations have traditional meals, and everyone almost has a typical pasta dish, even the Americans have macaroni with cheeses and very similar to 4 cheeses. It does not mean and Italian specialties. So go to study. And in your age it is better to study Garibaldi than to write cooking sites.

[@anitalobo9201]

Wow really love the way you have made this.

[@lydiaveldhuizen3157]

I was by Lidl and bougth me Greek pastitio. It tastet as Dirty laundry is smelling. Used That the Greek has a Great Kitchen, I thougth lets See How It is Made. I Must say with those ingredients I gone make It myself and use your recepy. What a difference and such a tastefull ingredients. Must be delicious. Thank you. I Love Greek food.

[@andydee4061]

Made this recipe yesterday and it was so tasty! Will definitely be making again 😍

[@luisacuevas3345]

Παρά πολύ ωραίο. Μπράβο σου.🇩🇴🇩🇴🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@AndyPanai-h3x]

🇨🇾🇪🇺

[@adannaskitchen]

Yummy... food channels are the best

[@thejadedcook5097]

This is absolutely a crowd pleaser and stealer....there will be none left for anyone at all . I want this right now and it's 6:52 AM were I'm at JUST FABLIOUS take me breath away. Thank you for sharing RecipeTin Eats🤍 have a great day to all 👩🏽‍🍳🙋🏽‍♀️

[@andremp03]

The pasta is aesthetically pleasing

[@IvanValerioCortesi]

Wowww Bellisimo e Bravissimo... Nothing like a good Greek food 🇬🇷

[@ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ]

It's italian not hellenic.

[@ΝικόλαοςΜπεκιράκης]

@@ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ Similar dishes are Southern European but Pastichio is made only in Hellas (Greece). That's the truth.

[@ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΑΣ]

@@ΝικόλαοςΜπεκιράκης pasticcio is italian from ferrara in northern italy the real italian dish is called pasticcio di maccheroni cooked by renaissance chef cristoforo di messibugo.

[@Tom-Alberta-Canada]

Good morning from Alberta - Canada An excellent recipe with all ingredients... I am a man who loves to cook... Delicious Pastitsio for sure . Have a nice day...................Tom

[@Lina_5_]

Maybe you did it better than us! 🇬🇷 Pastitsio and mousaka are great greek dishes! 🇬🇷

[@roynique5218]

A Greek fed e with this today and made take away for me. It’s so good I had to come here for recipe.

[@marcografvonpartagas]

Fabulous! I also sometimes substitute halloumi cheese for the kefalotiri depending on what’s available.

[@piapadmore430]

Can we talk about those onions? I just want to say, those are serious knife skills! Greatness! 🌟

[@XNYer68]

I have never made this, but every year I go to the Greek Festival just to go eat some! So yummy! One serving to eat there and one serving to bring home! Yours looks perfect and much better that the ones at the festival. But I'm sure the taste is about the same. = ]

[@kenkealey7574]

Thank you Anna - I appreciate your help!

[@nancyincanada5553]

Wow, this looks delicious!

[@hisbigal]

That looks really tasty. I’ll have to try it at some point when I can have friends over again.

[@sandrahamilton2521]

Looks amazing

[@adannaskitchen]

Really amazing 😍😍😍😍😍

[@aperson245]

Excellent demonstration of how to make pastitsio! My mum would usually put an egg in the béchamel to give it structure but I reckon it’s fine without it. All up: 🧑‍🍳😘👌

[@gilliandidierserre4190]

Absolutely 💯YUMMY

[@gordontaras]

thank you. i made one tonight w/ some variations, but yours got me started.

[@danilincks5809]

My goodness this looks amazing! I have to make it!

[@ramencurry6672]

I agree. This version looks visually stunning

[@pedro7445-x3d]

looks fantastic...i ate pastitsio once and loved it. i will make this meal soon , thanks

[@majestic6303]

I really like all your video demonstration and explaining with great details and tips on your site. I can’t wait to make this Greek pasta. I was afraid that your white sauce was going to over flow.

[@Babyvalkyie]

This looks amazing. Giving it a try tomorrow! ( I wish yt let us post pics)

[@amerigovespucci4076]

This ITALIAN thinks this looks and sounds incredible. I cannot wait to make and see if it tastes as good....

[@jdm6613]

So how was it?

[@amerigovespucci4076]

@@jdm6613 100% Delicious!!!!!

[@amerigovespucci4076]

@@vassilisioannou5488 I understand that paccticio is Greek. You do not have to be Greek to enjoy it!!!! It's a great dish!!!!

[@nikvee6330]

As a greek that loves Italian food I am actually impressed an Italian likes Greek food, wow😂❤

[@amerigovespucci4076]

@@nikvee6330 I've made the recipe now several times for different dinner guests. They all LOVED it! Me thinks that GREEK FOOD IS HIGHLY UNDERRATED!!!!!

[@ghpierce1]

I love this stuff.

[@Ptolemy336VV]

Its the best pasta ever on earth.i had in Greece this and nothing in Italy I have ever had that came close to that. And that is aside the fact that in Greece there is so much wonderful food to be found of any kind while in Italy it was 95% pasta Pizza all across the cities and places. It truly changed my perspective how incredible Greek food really is.

[@ΓιώργοςΑ-ψ7ψ]

Greek cuisine is superior to Italian cuisine, there are simply Greek foods that you don't know about and that are not shown as much.

[@jocelyneaoun5599]

It looks delicious like the lazagna❤ but What's the kefalotyri is it a greek cheese?

[@mikemaegantv2075]

thanks for sharing this recipe, yum yum

[@TheHammerjam]

I've just bought your cookbook and was really sad to see that this recipe isn't included. Its such a fantastic dish.

[@amaraqueen4575]

Wow looking so delicious thanks for sharing this delicious recipe best of luck dear ❤️👍

[@AnExcitableCorgi]

This looks sooooooo good! 😍🤤

[@rayaiken1537]

Looks amazing. Very nice. 👍

[@sethbrolsma516]

Y'know, I've been watching way too many Tasty videos, because I was totally expecting the guy to say "OH YES!" at the end.

[@stephenwilliams1269]

DELICIOUS A great dish for lunch or dinner with a green salad. Thank you for sharing.

[@akiatuz3048]

You did it, fantastic. Thank you

[@user-bb3sg5yk5r]

Thanks a lot for the ingredients measurements

[@sonyaethaniel]

Thank you for sharing this recipe 🖤

[@shelbycat3843]

I've always wanted to try this

[@galateia90]

Nicely done! That's an authentic recipe 😍

[@missmerrily4830]

This just looks amazing. Tomorrow's main meal!

[@hiddengem4293]

Wow, looks so sophisticated and delicious! I definitely want to make this! Also love the music!

[@johnpaul-gf1et]

That looks very delicious!!

[@tristanrl1940]

Lamb mince - not beef, in pasticcio is what is traditional, or one might occasionally find there to be a combination of the two; those are the meats that are typically used and tho I have seen both but the difference in flavour between one and the other is immense! Americans and also most children don’t much like the gamey lamb flavour and scent and would prefer the neutral flavour in beef. Feta and egg whites mixed into the pasta doesn’t sound bad but I’ve never seen it done myself. The pasta noodles once par cooked and drained are commonly lubricated in butter or olive oil - simplicity! This is one of several quintessential Greek dishes and throughout my childhood, I have watched my mother, grandmother as well as Aunts and cousins make it. Pasticcio is dish predictably seen at the table at most all Greek celebratory events and gatherings (or Moussaka - simply substitute the pasta for sliced aubergine and spuds).One could easily describe Pasticcio as the Greek equivalent to Italy’s Lasagne Bolognese. Note: Bechamel with additions of cheese is what’s known as a Sauce Mornay; it’s a sauce which is a derivative sauce from Bechamel and Bechamel happens to be one of the classic five mother sauces in French cookery,

[@caroline0464]

OMG Lamb - makes perfect sense in a lot of ways for a Greek recipe!

[@tolpsvh]

Pasticho is the best lasagna ever.

[@anitarose1122]

Omg. The best version

[@Mr._E_5042]

I will be trying this on the weekend.

[@brilliantatbreakfast]

The recipe I use comes from a former colleague's Greek mother-in-law and uses farina (hard to find) to make a thick bechamel, but I'm not sure it's necessary. And it calls for a layer of pasta, then meat, then pasta, then bechamel, and uses ziti. Otherwise very similar. I haven't made it in a long time but now I want some.

[@drietrapsraket6885]

The bucatini 2:07 is straight at the end how do You manage this? 🤪

[@zarracake]

Обязательно приготовлю.

[@daniellab8443]

Looks so scrumptious 😋

[@reyapersaud691]

That looks sooo good.

[@mommemomme7429]

Mal wieder super Ideen...gerade beim Frühstück ist es für mich schwer eine gesunde Alternative zu finden🙈🙌🏻 danke dir

[@gilberthomecooktv2451]

What a dish 👍👍👍👍👍 thanks for sharing

[@praetorkambu]

Looks fabulous

[@fabianofonda6758]

PASTICCIO, this Is the name!

[@raptorit9092]

È come lo chiamano in grecia

[@CHAMPIZKITCHEN]

wow delicious😋😋😋💖👌

[@lifestylewithsalikah]

Great sharing Masha Allah awesome video Big like 👍 dear friend. May Allah give you more and more success Ameen Stay happy and stay connected Have a very good day Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺💕💕

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

That’s a whole lotta yummolisciousness right there