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FAQ
What is the name of Greek pasta?
Is pasta traditional in Greece?
Is pasticcio Italian or Greek?
What is the Greek word for lasagna?
What is the difference between Italian and Greek pasta?
Pasta for Pastitsio – the traditional pasta is a thick tubular pasta called “Pastitsio No 2 pasta”, sometimes also referred to as Greek bucatini. It is thicker than Italian bucatini (tubular pasta). See in post for close-up photos. Find it at European/Greek delis. Substitute with small penne or ziti, or normal Italian bucatini for a similar look.
Where can I find Greek pasta noodles?
You can find Greek pasta noodles called Pastitsio No 2 pasta (also known as Greek bucatini) in most European or Greek markets/stores. For the meat sauce, if you don’t want to use red wine, you can try substituting with alcohol-free red wine or beef broth. Review This Recipe Let us know how it was!
What type of pasta is used in pastitsio?
The pasta traditionally used in Pastitsio is a thick bucatini-style pasta called “Pastitsio pasta No. 2”, pictured below. It’s a tubular pasta – like a really thick spaghetti with a hole running through it. However it’s thicker than Italian bucatini , such as bucatini used in this Zucchini pasta.
What is pastitsio / pasticcio?
The traditional pastitsio / Pasticcio recipe has a deep layer of tubular pasta, a delicious, aromatic beef ragu and is topped off with a thick and velvety béchamel sauce. This is the ultimate Greek comfort food, along with the legendary traditional Greek Moussaka of course! Pastitsio recipe – Greek Lasagna with Béchamel sauce in a pan