pastitsio
[ pah-STEET-see-oh ]
A well-known baked Greek casserole dish consisting of pasta (
SPAGHETTI or
macaroni ), ground beef or lamb, grated cheese, tomatoes, seasonings (including cinnamon) and a white (
BÉCHAMEL) sauce.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.