Greek Pastitsio with Jotis: Fast, authentic & incredibly delicious

✨ A touch of Greece from the oven

If there's one dish that captures the aroma of a Greek kitchen on a Sunday lunchtime, it's pastitsio. Hearty, creamy, and simply irresistible. And with Jotis Béchamel ready-mix, you can make this traditional dish quickly, reliably, and true to the original – without hours of stirring at the stove.

In this recipe, we'll show you step by step how to conjure up an authentic pastitsio with just a few ingredients and Jotis 's handy béchamel sauce. Ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or simply to enjoy.

👉 Tip: You can find all Jotis products for this recipe directly in our shop – so nothing stands in the way of your Greek oven happiness!

🇬🇷 Pastitsio with Jotis Béchamel

A classic Greek oven-baked dish with creamy béchamel, spicy minced meat, and macaroni—perfect for family or guests!

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Ingredients:

• 1 pack of Jotis Béchamel
• 1.5 liters of milk (for the béchamel)
• 700 g minced meat (beef or mixed)
• 500 g macaroni No. 2
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 large tomatoes (peeled and chopped) or 250 g passata
• 200 g Kefalograviera (grated)
• 200 g kefalotyri (grated)
• Some chopped parsley
• 2 eggs (optional)
• 1 tsp butter
• salt, pepper
• A little oil for frying
• 1 tbsp melted butter or margarine (for the surface)

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The Jotis Bechamel mix is ​​available here !

🍳 Preparation:

1. Prepare minced meat:
   Heat some oil in a pan and fry the minced meat together with the finely chopped onion.
   Add 1 tablespoon of salt, some pepper, parsley, the chopped tomatoes (or tomato juice) and 2 glasses of water.
   Simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.
   Optional: Mix in 2 beaten eggs at the end.
2. Cooking macaroni:
   Cook the macaroni in plenty of salted water until al dente.
   Then rinse with cold water and drain well.
   Mix in 2 tablespoons of butter and almost all of the grated cheese (reserve some cheese for later).
3. Layering or mixing:
   Place half of the macaroni into a large baking dish.
   Spread the prepared minced meat on top.
   Then add the remaining macaroni on top.
   Alternatively, you can mix everything (pasta, meat and cheese) together directly if you don't want any layering.
4. Prepare Jotis Béchamel:
   Prepare the béchamel according to the package instructions using 1.5 liters of milk.
   Pour evenly over the pastitsio.
   Brush the surface with a little melted butter or margarine and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
5. Bake:
   Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 45–60 minutes until the surface is golden brown.

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🍽️ Serving suggestion:

After baking, let the pastitsio cool slightly before slicing it—this will help it retain its shape better. Serve with Greek salad or a dollop of yogurt. Enjoy!

Kali orexi! 😋