331069 Tue Oct 03 19:19:26 -0700 2006 2 31 Home Cooking 0 1919638 I have a supper club coming up that I have signed up to make Pastitsio. I have found a bunch of recipes online, but I'm wondering if anyone has a tried and true one. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Tue Oct 03 19:19:26 -0700 2006 14774 MalinDC 1 1921105 My mother, who is part Greek, made it when I was growing up. There are lots of authentic versions of the recipe, so don't worry. As long as it is a layered casserole of ground seasoned meat and macaroni, with a white cheese sauce, it should be fine. Good luck! Wed Oct 04 05:14:43 -0700 2006 1919638 13500 La Dolce Vita 1 1921136 my mom makes this and its delicious Pastitsio serves 4-6 1 large onion, chopped 4 clove garlic, minced 4 T butter 1# ground lamb or beef 1-#2 can solid pack tomatoes, well drained and chopped salt and pepper 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp msg 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/3 # elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1 eggplant, peeled, sliced 1/4" thick, sauted in evoo till tender. saute onion and garlic in 2T butter until soft. add meat and cook until redness disappears. add tomatoes and cook until almost dry. season with spices. add eggs and 1/3cup grated cheese combine meat mixture with macaroni and pour into a deep well-greased baking dish. it should be about half full. place slices of sauteeed eggplant over meat macroni mixtue. pour the cheese custard over all. melt 2T butter and pour over top. then sprinkle with remaining cheese. bake at 350 for about 45 min, or until browned. cheese custard 1 T butter 2 tsp cornstarch 1-1/2 cup milk, heated 3 beaten eggs 1 cup ricotta salt pepper melt butter in a saucepan, add cornstarch and cook on low, stirring constantly. add hot milk. cook until slightly thick. temper in eggs... remove from heat and add ricotta. season. Wed Oct 04 05:44:09 -0700 2006 1919638 17067 junglekitte