pastitsio

British  

/ pæsˈtɪtsɪəʊ /

noun

1. a Greek dish consisting of minced meat and macaroni topped with béchamel sauce

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Etymology

Origin of pastitsio

C20: from Modern Greek

Example Sentences

Highlights included moussaka, a layered eggplant dish with well-seasoned meat and creamy béchamel, and pastitsio, a Greek-style lasagna that did not disappoint.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

To prep this ahead, assemble the pastitsio completely and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2014

A modern analogue, pastitsio, can be found at every Greek diner in the land.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2011

Whether they've got a taste for gyros or Greek omelets, arni psito or pastitsio, long-timers pledged their allegiance to a Greek fleet of familiar names.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2011

While Lefty ground bearings nonstop, Desdemona built pastitsio, moussaka and galactoboureko.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides