Pastitsio - 1

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Ziti thick - uncut macaroni
		Salt
2 cups	292g / 10oz	Grated cheeses*
6 tablespoons	90ml	Melted butter
7		Eggs
6 cups	1422ml	Saltsa kima
6 cups	1422ml	Medium saltsa aspri
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Grated nutmeg
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

*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.

Source:
Cole Publishing Group Recipe Collection

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