Easy Greek Skillet Pastitsio
asy Greek Skillet Pastitsio is a simplified version of our favorite Greek casserole. Aldente pasta shells are are tossed with a tomato and cinnamon-infused beef sauce, layered with an easy cheesy béchamel sauce, and baked until golden brown and bubbly. The recipe makes a generous amount, and the leftovers are even better the next day!
Recipe Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt, divided
3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 lb 90% lean ground beef
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. white sugar
1 cup water
3/4 pound large shells