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Pastitsio Recipe: A Greek Comfort Food

Pastitsio

Main dish

Ingredients For the Meat Sauce: 1 lb ground beef or lamb (or a combination) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground allspice Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup red wine (optional) For the Pasta: 1 lb (450g) ziti pasta or penne Salt, for the pasta water For the Béchamel Sauce: 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt … Read more

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Cheesy Baked Ziti

Cheesy Baked Ziti

Lunch

Ingredients 1 pound ziti pasta 2 cups ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 4 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish) Execution 1 Cook the Pasta:Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2 Prepare the Sauce:In a large skillet, heat … Read more

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Chicken Alfredo Bake

chicken alfredo bake

Lunch, Main dish

Ingredients 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2 Cook the Pasta:In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 3 Prepare the Chicken and … Read more

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