Pastitsio

Absolutely excellent! Much better than any pastitsio I've tasted in restaurants. I doubled the bechamel as suggested. I only had 1/2 lb. burger, so I used 1/2 lb. veggie crumbles too. I used a 13x9-pan because I don't think it would have fit in the 8x8 with doubled bechamel. ZWT6

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Sure did enjoy this dish! I reduced mine by 1/3, to make 4 servings. The ratios on Zaar aren't quite right, but close enough! I used 1 beaten egg, between the noodles and the sauce and everything worked out just fine! I cooked it in a 9 inch glass pie dish and we were rewarded with a wonderful dish, very reminiscent of one I enjoy locally! Great News - This can be done on a weeknight! Thanks so much for sharing, Michelle Berteig. Made for ZWT.

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This is an excellent, easy recipe for one of my favorite dishes. My husband enjoyed the leftovers for lunch today as much as we enjoyed the original last night. Next time I'll do as the intro suggests and double the amount of bechamel. Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT 6.

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Superb!

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This wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I hoped it would be. Based on all the great reviews, I was really hoping for something that my family would gobble up, as they usually like pasta and ground meat dishes. It didn't go over well with my family, so it's not one I'd make again.

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OUTSTANDING! Michelle, I have a rule that I never give out 5 stars the first time I make a recipe, but I let myself break the rule once a month for recipes that are over-the-top incredible. This is it hands down! Pastitsio is my favorite dish at our local Greek place, but your recipe is even better. I cut the recipe in half and cooked it in a 8" round high-sided pyrex dish. Edited to say that OF THE 350 RECIPES I REVIEWED IN 2008, THIS HAS GONE INTO MY TOP 20 FAVORITES COOKBOOK.

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We loved this dish. My daughter said to give it a thousand stars. She'll be happily taking the leftovers in a thermos for her school lunch.

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I had made something similar to this years ago and had misplaced my recipe. Once I saw this recipe, it basically came back to me. As I am only feeding 3 these days, I make up the whole recipe and placing it in two 8" containers...one to eat now and one to put in the freezer. It heats up nicely for lunch the next day. Perfect for OMAC. Thanks for reminding me about an old favorite

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Delicious! I've never heard of "Pastitsio", so when I found this I had to give it a try. Kept with the recipe instructions; easy, and the family enjoyed something different. Thanks!

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Scaled this down to 1/2 and made today for the kids, who loved it - but the love pastitsio. Can't fault this recipe - it's got the great Greek taste! :-)

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First time family has ever had pastitsio so I don't have the best frame of reference for it. We really enjoyed it, probably the kids slightly more than the adults. Directions were great, made with items I always have around. Nice to have it in the oven and then have some time to clean up the dishes and set the table. I am always looking for recipes that use ground beef so this will make it into rotation. (although I did make it with the lamb this go round) Thanks for posting. Made for my Babes for ZWT4.

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Fabulous! Was all we hoped for and we devoured every bite! What more can or needs to be said? Prepared and photographed for ZWT4 Greece Challenge- Romantic Greece. Thanks- ~Sue

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This was pretty good. It reminded me of Impossible Cheeseburger Pie, but tasted better. Made for ZWT4: Greece.

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Lovely! I made this as is and I love the way it cooks on top..it's like having baked macaroni but instead the meat and pasta are in layers and that it uses white sauce for the pasta but the meat is mixed with tomato sauce. Great combination and very impressive! Thank you, Michelle! Made for WZT4.

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Made for Feb., 2008 Aussie/New Zealand Swap. I use to help some friends out that owned a Greek restaurant and Pastitsio was my favorite dish. I have never made it myself before, and now I don't know what took me so long. This dish is so creamy and yummy. The hint of cinnamon and nutmeg really add to the flavor of this recipe. Thanks for another wonderful recipe, Julie.

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Thanks for posting this "blast from the past", Michelle! I remember making this years ago out of my BH&G cookbook (with the red and white checked cover). It was one of the first "real" recipes I ever made. At the time, I really liked it. But I made it again and my taste must have changed. It is pretty good, but not so good that it is worth the fat and calories it contains. I would suggest maybe doubling the spices, adding a few cloves of garlic, and perhaps more tomato sauce as well, as it is a little bland. Personally, I would NOT double the bechamel ... the recipe makes lots and it is quite fluffy!

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