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My family loves this version of pastitsio. I found it here years ago and I make it at least 3 times a month. Folks can adjust the ingredients to their liking. I make the sauce a little thicker with whole milk or heavy cream, otherwise we like it the way it is very much! Thank you!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Rose87"},"reviewBody":"I've been making this recipe for years. Everyone seems to love it. Since trying the original recipe I do one thing differently. I use a 15 oz can of tomato sauce and no water. I think that it gives it more flavor. Also sometimes I'll mix in some Romano cheese with the Parmesan","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rmbarr059"},"reviewBody":"Excellent. My husband is 2nd generation Greek and this is his favorite dish. When my stepson comes to visit us, he always requests it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Blessed_with_6"},"reviewBody":"This dish was excellent! I have made it several times and we all love it. The only thing I do different in this recipe is I leave out the nutmeg and cinnamon because my husband doesn't care for it in main dishes. I have added some Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, etc) instead and have also just left out those 2 ingerdients. Both ways were great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"churmusidn"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe numerous times since seeing in the magazine in October 2000. My husband is of Greek decent and loves when I make this.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KScales"},"reviewBody":"We apologize for an error with the amount of butter in the sauce. It should be 1\/4 cup (not 1 cup). It will be corrected here soon. With the change, the fat grams per serving will be reduced to 13 g.Taste Recipes Test Kitchen","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pettymama"},"reviewBody":"I made this as directed and both my husband and I liked it. My kids however, did not. But they are pretty picky.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"FLPatsFan"},"reviewBody":"This dish sounded promising, but ended up being VERY bland. It was far too much work for too little flavor. Will not make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"trisha6623"},"reviewBody":"I was wondering, this looks awesome, but can anyone give me some advice on how to lighten it up a little? 26 grams of fat is almost more than I eat all day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"blcd79"},"reviewBody":"We did not like this recipe. I found the cinnamon and nutmeg to be a little aggressive.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KmMcK"},"reviewBody":"needed more tomato sauce","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"climbergirl"},"reviewBody":"Neither my husband nor I like this dish. We both thought it was very bland. What flavor there was we both found to be a very weird combination (nutmeg, cinnamon) with pasta sauce and meat. 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Neither my husband nor I like this dish. We both thought it was very bland. What flavor there was we both found to be a very weird combination (nutmeg, cinnamon) with pasta sauce and meat. I won't be making this dish again.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/19\/2017 06:37","GUID":"0e3e6908c7cf4868bf08eed567813aeb","MemberId":6556579,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"climbergirl","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2017 06:37"},{"Comment":"

needed more tomato sauce<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/23\/2014 19:19","GUID":"f5032a029fe9445a957904b9eba7fc00","MemberId":4696823,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Kimberly","SubmittedDate":"07\/23\/2014 19:19"},{"Comment":"

We did not like this recipe. I found the cinnamon and nutmeg to be a little aggressive.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1046b2c7a56a499fa464bcec277705d7","MemberId":7418731,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"blcd79","SubmittedDate":"09\/24\/2013 09:51"},{"Comment":"

I've been making this recipe for years. Everyone seems to love it. Since trying the original recipe I do one thing differently. I use a 15 oz can of tomato sauce and no water. I think that it gives it more flavor. Also sometimes I'll mix in some Romano cheese with the Parmesan<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"06\/18\/2013 19:18","GUID":"161a275249eb401685b412a4ff5facb6","MemberId":6972500,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Rose87","SubmittedDate":"06\/18\/2013 19:18"},{"Comment":"

This dish sounded promising, but ended up being VERY bland. It was far too much work for too little flavor. Will not make again.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2013 19:37","GUID":"6e4738dd5a9045b5abf00967000c308a","MemberId":7140587,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"FLPatsFan","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2013 19:37"},{"Comment":"

I made this as directed and both my husband and I liked it. My kids however, did not. But they are pretty picky.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/06\/2012 19:24","GUID":"39A285C6CFF3441B83ED94D60E600B29","MemberId":1026286,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pettymama","SubmittedDate":"10\/06\/2012 19:24"},{"Comment":"

We apologize for an error with the amount of butter in the sauce. It should be 1\/4 cup (not 1 cup). It will be corrected here soon. With the change, the fat grams per serving will be reduced to 13 g.<\/p>

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Excellent. My husband is 2nd generation Greek and this is his favorite dish. When my stepson comes to visit us, he always requests it!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"07\/21\/2011 20:54","GUID":"b021d26b50184cc1abf4c6867bafdcdb","MemberId":4046105,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rmbarr059","SubmittedDate":"07\/21\/2011 20:54"},{"Comment":"

This dish was excellent! I have made it several times and we all love it. The only thing I do different in this recipe is I leave out the nutmeg and cinnamon because my husband doesn't care for it in main dishes. I have added some Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, etc) instead and have also just left out those 2 ingerdients. Both ways were great!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"12\/01\/2010 14:29","GUID":"a1257ee643b84f5e8353d311ddd0fb9b","MemberId":5519039,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Blessed_with_6","SubmittedDate":"12\/01\/2010 14:34"},{"Comment":"

I have made this recipe numerous times since seeing in the magazine in October 2000. My husband is of Greek decent and loves when I make this.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"01\/16\/2010 14:57","GUID":"f8bb06c44da04ba69a570b521ba6ad3c","MemberId":4711134,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"churmusidn","SubmittedDate":"01\/16\/2010 14:57"},{"Comment":"

I was wondering, this looks awesome, but can anyone give me some advice on how to lighten it up a little? 26 grams of fat is almost more than I eat all day.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2009 06:13","GUID":"ccea0c2fa892415a9072b3fb29686ba2","MemberId":1669030,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"trisha6623","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2009 06:13"},{"Comment":"

In your recipe in the Taste Recipes Cookbook, Pg,106, in the directions #3 requests that you stir in a small<\/u> amount of hot mixture. <\/em><\/strong>How much? Thanks! Sounds good. Can't wait to try it!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1970392521eb4965b40b253d7f6e956e","MemberId":2017597,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"MMJenkins0709","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2008 15:52"},{"Comment":"

In the sauce only use 1\/4 cup of<\/p>

butter. This recipe has a type o!!!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"FCCAF65201EE45A1AAA28D33E21BAC88","MemberId":1107754,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"machavon","SubmittedDate":"09\/22\/2008 20:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"06\/25\/2008 09:48","GUID":"4f7d49a31f05405caf8ec0aff0b2710a","MemberId":1278535,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"strongkat","SubmittedDate":"06\/25\/2008 09:48"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"02\/13\/2008 22:16","GUID":"f774cb53541a4618a24d7a061ce0c4be","MemberId":1650238,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tinkaandme","SubmittedDate":"02\/13\/2008 22:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"11\/02\/2007 21:04","GUID":"a3796589752e49c6a1eb880850019c1e","MemberId":1807985,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"keverwann","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2007 21:04"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2007 15:05","GUID":"2af1cb3c7518472688e795f1be4dc009","MemberId":2400290,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jacklyn","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2007 15:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"04\/09\/2007 10:11","GUID":"978604EF60564C8A84D7A453BB0B3D58","MemberId":1395318,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"tralen33","SubmittedDate":"04\/09\/2007 10:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2007 16:26","GUID":"14e7e9405a9f45e8a87550e04e7f19ea","MemberId":1147491,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"johnandjenn2004","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2007 16:26"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"11\/19\/2006 10:50","GUID":"7615d9fd0faf482b8f1ac2b88aa66c0a","MemberId":1622959,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"remajojoda","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2006 10:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2006 15:56","GUID":"15a16f6153d84a6291a1a7fb4a19cebb","MemberId":1272016,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sjflaten","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2006 15:56"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2006 20:11","GUID":"b3b01e7deb744057851dffcd73d18881","MemberId":1239110,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Cheryl","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2006 20:11"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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