Million Dollar Pastitsio
This rich and satisfying Greek pasta bake, dubbed Million Dollar Pastitsio, combines layers of pasta, meat sauce, and creamy cheese for a truly indulgent meal. Perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2/3 pound package bucatini
- 2/3 pound ground meat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 red onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ + 3/4 cups canned chopped tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup anthotyro or ricotta cheese
- 1 cup crumbled Greek feta
- 2 cups shredded kasseri cheese
- 2/3 cup haloumi
Instructions
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Cook the ground meat in a pan with olive oil until browned. Add onion and garlic, then stir in most of the canned tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Mix with butter and some of the canned tomatoes.
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Combine cream cheese, yogurt, feta, and anthotyro for the cheese layer.
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Assemble the dish by layering pasta, cheese mixture, and meat sauce in a baking dish. Top with kasseri and haloumi cheese. Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes.
