Pastitsio - 1


Course : Greek
Serves: 24
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Ingredients:


1 1/2 pounds ziti thick -- uncut macaroni

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups grated cheeses*

6 tablespoons melted butter

7 large eggs

6 cups saltsa kima

6 cups medium saltsa aspri

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

1 cup bread crumbs
 

Preparation / Directions:


*Note: Grated cheeses can be any combination of mizithra, kefalotyri (hard ricotta) or Romano cheeses. In a large pot, boil the ziti in salted water until almost tender. Drain thoroughly. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheeses, the butter, and 4 of the eggs, lightly beaten. Butter an 11" x 15" x 3" baking pan, and in it layer half the macaroni mixture. Separate 2 of the eggs and combine the 2 egg whites plus 1 more whole egg with the Saltsa Kima. Spread it evenly over the macaroni in the pan and cover with the remaining macaroni. Meanwhile, combine the Saltsa Aspri with the 2 egg yolks and the spices. Pour over the macaroni, spreading it into the corners with a spatula. Sprinkle the top lightly with the remaining cheese and the bread crumbs. Bake in a 350 degree for 45 minutes or until a golden crust develops and the sauce bubbles. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 15 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve on a warm platter. Note: Try this once using 1 1/2 pound s of ziti for an elegant pastitsio. A very rich recipe; you can safely reduce the meat sauce and Saltsa Aspri by one cup, if desired.


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