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Authentic Pastitsio

The Greek pasta bake. Tubular pasta is aligned horizontally, bonded by egg and cheese, topped with a rich meat sauce and a dense, structural layer of béchamel, creating a perfect cross-section when sliced.

GreekPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    pasta; toss with egg whites and kefalotyri.

  2. 2

    Prepare meat sauce with tomato and warm spices.

  3. 3

    Align pasta tubes in a deep dish.

  4. 4

    Layer meat sauce, then a thick béchamel.

  5. 5

    at 350°F until the surface is rigid and golden.

📋Details

CuisineGreek
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
70%
💧Water
10%
🌍Earth
20%
💨Air
0%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat23%
Entropy23%
Reactivity53%
5.444
Heat
5.444
Entropy
12.500
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

284.16cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
14%
of 2000 cal
protein29.35g41%
fat17.34g55%
% Daily Value
Protein
29.35g59%
Fat
17.34g22%
Sodium
80.05mg3%