Ina Garten's Pastitsio with Rich Flavors

Ina Garten's Pastitsio with Rich Flavors

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Discover Ina Garten's take on pastitsio — baked pasta with meaty tomato sauce, creamy bechamel, and Parmesan for a comforting dish.

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Cooking tools:

  • Pot
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Grater
  • Colander
  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen scale
  • Kitchen timer
  • Oven mitt
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound lean ground lamb (can substitute for pork)
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 large cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (28 ounces) San Marzano tomatoes
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan, divided
  • 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 pound small shells or ziti noodles
  • Shredded mozzarella

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