pastitsio

noun

pas·​ti·​tsio pä-ˈstēt-sē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce pastitsio (audio)
variants or less commonly pastitso
pä-ˈstēt-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce pastitsio (audio)
: a Greek baked dish made of ground meat layered with pasta and usually topped with white sauce and cheese

Examples of pastitsio in a Sentence

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The menu includes a gyro sandwich; pastitsio -- layered pasta, ground meat and tomato sauce topped with bechamel sauce and cheese; Greek-style half-chicken with seasonings and lemon and a side of rice; Greek-spiced fries; tiropita -- homemade layers of feta cheese in phyllo; and baklava. — cleveland, 24 Oct. 2022 Traditionally, Greek pastitsio is a pasta-and-lamb casserole with spiced tomato sauce and béchamel sauce. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek, from Italian pasticcio

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pastitsio was circa 1950

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“Pastitsio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastitsio. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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