Italian · hard
Greek Pastitsio-Style Macaroni
Baked layered pasta with spiced meat sauce and béchamel.
Steps
- 01
Sauté garlic in olive oil. Add firmer vegetables first, then peas and tomatoes, until just tender-crisp.
~8 min
- 02
Cook elbow macaroni al dente; toss with vegetables, pasta water, cheese, basil, and lemon zest.
~11 min
- 03
Taste for salt and serve immediately while the vegetables still snap.
~1 min
Tips
- Don’t cook vegetables to mush—primavera should feel fresh.
- A little pasta water binds oil, cheese, and veg.