{"id":111326,"date":"2025-04-04T17:19:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T07:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/?p=111326"},"modified":"2025-04-04T17:19:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T07:19:36","slug":"authentic-pastitsio-greek-lasagna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/authentic-pastitsio-greek-lasagna\/","title":{"rendered":"Authentic Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been to Greece or visited a Greek restaurant, you&#8217;ve likely enjoyed Pastitsio, an iconic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/top-25-greek-foods-the-most-popular-dishes-in-greece\/\">traditional Greek comfort food<\/a>. This delicious dish features layers of perfectly baked pasta, aromatic ground beef simmered in tomato sauce with warm Mediterranean spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, all topped with a rich b\u00e9chamel sauce baked into a golden, cheesy crust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often referred to as &#8220;Greek lasagna,&#8221; Pastitsio offers a familiar yet uniquely Greek twist with flavors reminiscent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/15-most-popular-italian-sauces\/\">Italian Bolognese sauce<\/a>, making it the perfect hearty meal, especially on a cozy winter night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy this authentic Pastitsio recipe created by renowned Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-111329\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"111329\" data-servings=\"11\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-chic-edited\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-2-3-400x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Greek Pastitsio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-2-3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-2-3-245x245.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-2-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-2-3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-2-3-150x151.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Authentic Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-with-image\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bfi_thumb\/647071a7d9d29-q70wjn8o5b2r997ssk88vpm1a87nh3bligea1j2vu4.jpg\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" alt=\"\" class=\"modified avatar\" \/><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-light\">Giorgos Tsoulis<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Enjoy this authentic Pastitsio by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis\u2014a delicious Greek baked pasta dish (known abroad as Greek lasagna) featuring layers of tender bucatini pasta, rich aromatic ground beef sauce, and creamy b\u00e9chamel, baked to golden perfection. 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#e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit 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wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M19.5441,12.0586 L17.8411,12.3146 L17.8411,14.0376 L17.8411,17.8606 L6.1591,17.8606 L6.1591,14.0376 L6.1591,12.3146 L4.4561,12.0586 C3.0331,11.8446 2.0001,10.6536 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21.8131,4.3386 19.1141,4.3386 L19.1141,4.3386 Z\" id=\"Fill-1\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Greek<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M15.9199,4.9443 L18.1399,2.7243 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0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-111329 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"111329\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">11<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-111329-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-111329-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"111329\" data-servings=\"11\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-111329 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #2d8c6a;color: #2d8c6a;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"111329\" style=\"background-color: #2d8c6a;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"111329\" style=\"background-color: #2d8c6a;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #2d8c6a;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-111329-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #71d9b3;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"11\" data-recipe=\"111329\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"11\" data-recipe=\"111329\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"11\" data-recipe=\"111329\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">For the Pasta:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">kg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bucatini pasta or other long tubular pasta<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">For the Ground Meat:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">kg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chuck or mock tender<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large onions<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/18-tomato-paste-substitutes-revealed\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">tomato paste<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh oregano<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red wine<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried bay leaves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cloves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">800<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">grated<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">600<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lukewarm water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2-3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">For the B\u00e9chamel Sauce:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">liters<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">full-fat milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">lukewarm<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/grate-parmesan-substitutes\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">grated parmesan cheese<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plus extra for sprinkling<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg yolks<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cloves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-111329-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-111329-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"111329\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C\/356\u00b0F, fan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Prepare the Ground Meat Sauce:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat a deep pot over high heat until very hot. Add the olive oil and then the ground meat. Saut\u00e9 until it caramelizes lightly. Use a hand whisk to break up the meat and ensure it cooks evenly. Once the meat is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place the same pot back on medium heat and add a bit more olive oil. Add the onions and garlic, and saut\u00e9 for 3-4 minutes until they are lightly caramelized.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Return meat to pot. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2\u20133 min. Pour in red wine and cook until alcohol evaporates (about 3\u20135 min).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add oregano, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, tomatoes, water, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover and simmer gently, about 25\u201330 min, until sauce thickens nicely. Remove bay leaves.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Pasta:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Boil the bucatini pasta in plenty of salted water. Once cooked, drain and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and toss to combine. Set aside until needed.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the B\u00e9chamel Sauce:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt butter over medium heat in a deep pot. Whisk in flour continuously for about 2\u20133 min until smooth and bubbly (do not brown).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Gradually add the lukewarm milk in small batches, whisking continuously. Ensure each addition is fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue cooking until the B\u00e9chamel sauce thickens and becomes smooth and creamy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the pot from the heat and add the grated cheese, ground cloves, and egg yolks. Whisk thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Assembly:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Brush a 36&#215;29 cm (14x11in) rectangular baking pan with olive oil. Spread the cooked pasta evenly across the bottom to form the first layer. Evenly distribute the ground meat mixture over the pasta to create the second layer. Pour the B\u00e9chamel sauce evenly over the meat layer to create the third layer.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-4-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Smooth the surface, sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered for 40\u201350 min, until golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-111329-step-4-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool for approximately 10 minutes before slicing into portions and serving.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-111329-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><b>Chef\u2019s tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may combine pasta and meat sauce together instead of layering separately if desired.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-112657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Authentic Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2-640x907.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2-960x1360.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2-768x1088.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2-1084x1536.jpg 1084w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2-353x500.jpg 353w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2-917x1300.jpg 917w, https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Greek-Pastitsio-1-2-150x213.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g id=\"Icons\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M9.0039,16.0079 C5.1419,16.0079 1.9999,12.8659 1.9999,9.0039 C1.9999,5.1419 5.1419,1.9999 9.0039,1.9999 C12.8659,1.9999 16.0079,5.1419 16.0079,9.0039 C16.0079,12.8659 12.8659,16.0079 9.0039,16.0079 M23.6209,22.2069 L16.1439,14.7299 C16.1059,14.6919 16.0579,14.6759 16.0159,14.6449 C17.2599,13.1009 18.0079,11.1409 18.0079,9.0039 C18.0079,4.0309 13.9769,-0.0001 9.0039,-0.0001 C4.0309,-0.0001 -0.0001,4.0309 -0.0001,9.0039 C-0.0001,13.9769 4.0309,18.0079 9.0039,18.0079 C11.1409,18.0079 13.1009,17.2599 14.6449,16.0169 C14.6749,16.0579 14.6919,16.1059 14.7299,16.1439 L22.2069,23.6209 C22.4019,23.8169 22.6579,23.9139 22.9139,23.9139 C23.1699,23.9139 23.4259,23.8169 23.6209,23.6209 C24.0119,23.2309 24.0119,22.5979 23.6209,22.2069\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #578c5b;margin: 0px;padding-top: 30px;padding-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#d0021b\" stroke=\"#d0021b\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#d0021b\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M11.5,0.5 C9.982,0.5,8.678,1.355,8,2.601C7.322,1.355,6.018,0.5,4.5,0.5c-2.209,0-4,1.791-4,4c0,4,7.5,11,7.5,11s7.5-7,7.5-11 C15.5,2.291,13.709,0.5,11.5,0.5z\" data-cap=\"butt\"\/> <\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-header\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tried this recipe?<\/span><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\"><a href=\"#comment\" target=\"_self\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">Let us know<\/a> how it was!<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/veggie-pesto-spinach-lasagna\/\">Veggie Pesto &amp; 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