Cypriot Lasagne (Pastitsio) – AΦRODITE's KITCHEN | A Cyprus Food Blog

Cypriot Lasagne (Pastitsio) – AΦRODITE's KITCHEN | A Cyprus Food Blog

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Traditional Cypriot Lasagne (Pastitsio) layered with pork mince, anari cheese, and rich bechamel sauce—serves 4-6. Perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 500g pork mince
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 tsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 heaped cup grated anari cheese
  • 500g (1 pack) Mezzani (A) Pasta
  • 2 tbs chopped parsley
  • 1 scant cup bread crumb mix (1/2 cup grated anari & 1/2 cup bread crumbs)
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • chicken broth for boiling the pasta
  • olive oil or vegetable oil for frying and coating the pasta
  • 1 full cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups Village Flour
  • 3 & 1/3 cups milk (before the mixture bubbles)
  • 1/4 cup milk (after the mixture bubbles, but before the egg is added)
  • 3/4 cup reserved chicken broth from boiling the pasta
  • 1 egg well beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk (after the egg is added)
  • 1/4 cup grated anari cheese

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