Cookingdom Level 45 - Pastitsio

The ultimate guide for Cookingdom Level 45 Pastitsio, helping players master the cooking adventure of Cookingdom.

Cookingdom Level 45 Walkthrough Video

Cookingdom Level 45 Walkthroughs & Guide

Welcome to Cookingdom Level 45, where your mission is to craft the perfect Pastitsio using the correct tools, sequence, and timing. This level introduces players to Cookingdom's intuitive yet precise cooking mechanics in a relaxed, no-timer environment.

This walkthrough gives you the exact steps to succeed in Cookingdom Level 45, detailing every ingredient, action, and placement needed.

Ingredients Needed

Ingredient	Quantity	Notes
Meat (Beef)	1 piece	Cut into chunks, then ground.
Tomatoes	2	Washed, then chopped.
Garlic	1 head	Peeled and chopped.
Red Onion	1	Washed, then chopped.
Parsley (or Celery leaves)	1 bunch	Washed, then chopped. Used in meat sauce.
Olive Oil	For sautéing meat sauce	Poured from a jug.
Red Wine	1 small bottle/portion	Added to meat sauce.
Bay Leaves	2-3 leaves	Added to meat sauce.
Salt (shaker)	To taste	For meat sauce.
Sugar	1 container	Added to meat sauce.
Butter	Several pats	For béchamel and for pasta.
Flour	1 bag with scoop	For béchamel.
Milk	1 carton	For béchamel.
Egg Yolks	Approx. 3-4	Separated, for béchamel and for pasta.
Salt (bucket)	To taste	For béchamel.
Black Pepper (shaker)	To taste	For béchamel.
Water	Sufficient for boiling pasta	From a pitcher.
Pasta (long, thick tubes, e.g., Bucatini/Ziti)	1 pack/bunch	Boiled.
Olive Oil (small jug)	For pasta	Added to cooked pasta.
Chopped Parsley	1 small bowl	Added to cooked pasta.
Grated Cheese (e.g., Kefalotyri/Parmesan)	1 bowl	For topping.
Red Wine (for serving)	1 bottle	Garnish/side.
Olives	1 small bowl	Garnish.
Parsley Sprigs (or small lettuce)	1 small bowl	Garnish.
Mayonnaise/White Sauce	1 bottle	For drizzling on plated Pastitsio.
Meat Grinder	1	Tool.
Cutting Board	1	Tool.
Knife	1	Tool.
Bowls	Multiple	For holding ingredients.
Sink	1	For washing.
Frying Pan (for meat sauce)	1	Tool.
Pot (for béchamel)	1	Tool.
Pot (for pasta)	1	Tool.
Induction Cooktop	1 (used sequentially)	Heating element.
Spatula/Whisk	1	Tool, used for béchamel and pasta.
Spoon (for stirring meat sauce)	1	Tool.
Baking Dish (rectangular, blue)	1	Tool.
Oven/Microwave-like Oven	1	For baking.
Plate (for serving)	1	Tool.
Fork and Spoon (for serving)	1 set	Tools.
Wine Glass	1	Tool.

Step 1. Prepare Meat Sauce Ingredients

Wash tomatoes in the sink. On the cutting board, cut the meat into pieces. Place meat into the grinder and grind it into a bowl. Chop the washed tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Wash the parsley/celery leaves, chop them, and place in a bowl. Peel and chop the garlic, placing it in a bowl. Wash and chop the red onion, placing it in a bowl.

Tip: Ensure all vegetables are chopped to a consistent size for even cooking in the sauce.

Step 2. Cook the Meat Sauce

Place a frying pan on the burner. Add olive oil and let it heat. Add the chopped garlic, followed by the ground meat. Stir with a spoon until meat is browned. Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped red onion, red wine, bay leaves, salt from shaker, and sugar. Stir to combine. Allow to simmer. Finally, add the chopped parsley/celery. Continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened and the timer completes.

Tip: Simmer the sauce gently to allow flavors to meld without drying out too quickly.

Step 3. Prepare Béchamel Sauce

Place a pot on the burner. Add pats of butter and let them melt. Add flour from the bag using the scoop, and stir with a spatula/whisk to form a roux. Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Add egg yolks, salt from the bucket, and pepper from the shaker. Continue whisking over heat until the béchamel sauce thickens and the timer completes.

Tip: Whisk constantly when adding milk and cooking the béchamel to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.

Step 4. Cook and Season Pasta

Place a large pot on the burner. Pour in water from the pitcher. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. Cook until al dente (timer will indicate). Use a spatula to transfer the cooked pasta to the blue rectangular baking dish. Add pats of butter, a drizzle of olive oil from the small jug, egg yolks, and chopped parsley to the pasta in the baking dish. Mix thoroughly with the spatula.

Tip: Don't overcook the pasta as it will continue to cook during baking. Seasoning it at this stage adds flavor to the base layer.

Step 5. Assemble and Bake Pastitsio

Pour the prepared meat sauce evenly over the seasoned pasta in the baking dish. Next, pour the béchamel sauce over the meat sauce layer, spreading it to cover. Sprinkle the grated cheese generously over the béchamel. Place the baking dish into the oven and bake until the top is golden brown and bubbly (timer will indicate). Remove from oven.

Tip: Ensure even layers for a balanced bite. The cheese topping should be golden and crisp.

Step 6. Plate and Garnish

Place the baked Pastitsio on a cutting board. Use a knife to cut a square portion. Transfer the portion to a serving plate. On the side, pour a glass of red wine. Garnish the plate with a few olives and a sprig of parsley (or small lettuce). Finally, drizzle mayonnaise/white sauce in a zigzag pattern over the Pastitsio slice.

Tip: A clean cut and neat garnishing enhance the presentation for the 'Kitchen wizardry!' rating.