Pastitsio - Foodie Flicks
For some home chefs, the notion of creating a meticulously layered Italian lasagna -- even speeding things up with no-boil noodles -- incites a certain amount of stage fright.
So take a cue from the Greeks and try your hand at pastitsio, a layered pasta dish with similar flavors, a fraction of the fuss and a whole new realm of flavor.
This video from the BBC features Chef Rick Stein making pastitsio as part of "Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escape." The recipe calls for a quick meat sauce, penne, a simple white sauce, shredded cheese and a dish in which to layer it all. The concoction is baked and emerges a rich melange of Greek flavors.
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1I love pastitsio! And a very nice video. But how is it easier than lasagna? Traditional lasagna is noodles, white sauce, and meat sauce, layered with some cheese. Pastitsio is noodles, white sauce, and meat sauce, layered with some cheese. I guess the pastitsio has eggs where the lasagna doesn't. And the lasagna has white sauce in all layers, where this seems to be on the top, and mixed in.
But in any case, I just don't see how it's a time or effort saver. BUT! It IS delicious. Mmmm. Also, if you're a vegetarian, pastitsio is absolutely fantastic made with cooked lentils instead of the beef.
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