Greek Style Three-Cheese Pasta with Creamy Béchamel

This Greek Style Three-Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish made with tender pasta, a silky homemade béchamel sauce, and a rich blend of cheeses. The combination of feta, gouda, and parmesan creates a perfectly balanced flavor that is creamy, savory, and deeply satisfying. Finished with a golden breadcrumb topping, this dish is cozy, elegant, and perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) bucatini pasta or penne
• 18 ounces (500g) cheese, crumbled or grated: feta, gouda, and parmesan
• 10.5 ounces (300g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 8 1/2 cups (2 liters) whole milk
• 2/3 cup (150g) heavy cream
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• 1/2–3/4 cup (30–45g) breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
2. 2Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in the grated garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. 3Sprinkle in the flour while whisking continuously to form a smooth roux. Cook for about a minute without allowing the mixture to brown.
4. 4Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce becomes smooth and begins to thicken. Season with salt, black pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg.
5. 5Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and temper them by slowly adding a few spoonfuls of the hot sauce while whisking. Pour the tempered yolks back into the pot and stir gently.
6. 6Add the cooked pasta and cheese mixture, stirring until the cheeses melt and the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy béchamel.
7. 7Transfer the pasta to a baking dish. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top and drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Bake at 375°F until heated through (about 30 mins) and golden on top.
8. 8Allow the pasta to rest briefly before serving.