Greek Lamb Pastitsio (παστίτσιο)

Italians have lasagne; Greeks have pastitsio. This classic taverna dish layers creamy white sauce pasta, Greek-style lamb ragù and a tangy cheese sauce that bakes to a delectably crispy crust.

Although pastitsio is a Greek dish through-and-through, it has many familiar European influences in the form of red wine ragù and béchamel sauce. Like lasagne with its many components, pastitsio is a…