Definition
pastitso
noun
- A Greek baked pasta dish made with layers of pasta, spiced meat sauce, and creamy béchamel sauce.
Usage: Also spelled pastitsio.; Greek cuisine; Countable noun; typically used in singular form when referring to the dish as a whole.
Examples
- We ordered pastitso at the Greek restaurant and it was delicious.
- My grandmother makes the best pastitso with homemade béchamel sauce.
- Pastitso is often called the Greek version of lasagna.
- The pastitso was served hot with a crispy golden top.
- For dinner, she prepared pastitso along with a fresh Greek salad.
- Many Greek families have their own special recipe for pastitso.