Pastitsio

Greece · Europe

Short description: A baked pasta casserole with a meat layer and a thick creamy top that slices into squares.
Ingredients: Tubular pasta, spiced meat sauce, tomato, onion, béchamel, eggs, and cheese bake into tidy layers.
Cultural note: Served at family tables and casual tavern meals, it turns pantry pasta into a structured, celebratory casserole.
Common misconception: It is not just lasagna with different noodles; warm spices and the set creamy top shape the dish.

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