Pastisio

Posted by admin on January 29, 2023 | Updated March 24, 2025
Pastisio
Preparation time
30 mins
Cooking time
1 hr
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Category Main courses Meal type Dinner Cuisine Greek Cooking method Baking Dietary High protein Season Year round Tags Greek Cuisine, Comfort food, Traditional dish
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Pastitsio is a classic Greek baked pasta dish with layers of seasoned meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and cheesy pasta. Often called "Greek lasagna," it’s a rich and comforting meal perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

For the pasta layer

For the meat sauce

For the bechamel sauce

Nutrition facts per 100g

  • Calories: 160–200 kcal
  • Protein: 7–10 g
  • Total Fat: 8–12 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4–6 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 30–50 mg
  • Sodium: 200–300 mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 15–20 g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1–2 g
    • Sugars: 3–5 g
  • Vitamin C: 3–6 mg
  • Vitamin D: 5–10 IU
  • Iron: 1–2 mg
  • Calcium: 50–100 mg
  • Potassium: 200–300 mg
  • Phosphorus: 100–150 mg

Recipe instructions

Cook the pasta

Make the meat sauce

Make the bechamel sauce

Assemble and bake