Cookingdom Level 45 Pastitsio Walkthrough & Guide
Welcome to Cookingdom Level 45! In this engaging level, you'll embark on a culinary journey to create the beloved Greek dish, Pastitsio. This layered pasta bake, often likened to a Greek lasagna, features seasoned ground meat, tubular pasta, and a rich, creamy béchamel sauce, all baked to golden perfection. Precision in ingredient preparation and assembly is paramount to achieving a three-star rating. This level unfolds in several key stages, from prepping the base ingredients to the final, satisfying bake and presentation.
Step 1: Ingredient Preparation - The Foundation - Cookingdom Level 45
The first phase of Cookingdom Level 45 involves meticulously preparing the raw ingredients for both the meat sauce and other components.
- Prepare the Meat:
- Drag the raw beef from its plate to the cutting board.
- Tap the beef repeatedly with the knife icon to chop it into smaller pieces.
- Transfer the chopped beef into the meat grinder.
- Tap the meat grinder to process the beef into ground meat, which will collect in the bowl placed beneath the grinder's spout.
- Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Drag the whole tomatoes from their plate to the sink.
- Tap the faucet to turn on the water and wash the tomatoes.
- Move the washed tomatoes to the cutting board.
- Tap the tomatoes with the knife icon to chop them.
- Transfer the chopped tomatoes into the designated red bowl.
- Select the spoon and use it to mash the chopped tomatoes within the bowl, creating a rudimentary tomato sauce.
- Prepare the Green Herbs (likely Celery Leaves or Parsley):
- Drag the bunch of green herbs from its plate to the sink.
- Tap the faucet to wash the herbs thoroughly.
- Move the washed herbs to the cutting board.
- Tap the herbs repeatedly with the knife icon to chop them finely.
- Transfer the chopped herbs into the small green bowl.
- Prepare the Onions:
- Drag the whole red onions from their plate to the sink.
- Tap the faucet to wash the onions.
- Move the washed onions to the cutting board.
- Tap the onions with the knife icon to chop them.
- Transfer the chopped onions into the small brown bowl.
- Prepare the Garlic:
- Drag the head of garlic from its plate to the cutting board.
- Tap the garlic with the knife icon to mince it.
- Transfer the minced garlic into the small light-brown bowl.
- Once all ingredients are prepped, a heart icon will appear, signaling readiness for the next stage.
Step 2: Cooking the Aromatic Meat Sauce - Cookingdom Level 45
With the base ingredients prepped, Cookingdom Level 45 moves to the stovetop to create a rich and flavorful meat sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics and Meat:
- Drag the bottle of olive oil and pour some into the frying pan on the portable burner.
- Tap the power button on the burner to turn it on.
- Add the bowl of ground meat (from Step 1) to the hot pan.
- Add the bowl of minced garlic (from Step 1) to the pan.
- Select the spoon and stir the meat and garlic in the pan until the meat begins to brown.
- Build the Sauce:
- Add the bowl of mashed tomatoes (from Step 1) to the pan.
- Add the bowl of chopped onions (from Step 1) to the pan.
- Pour the red wine (or broth, from the bottle) into the pan.
- Add the bowl of chopped green herbs (from Step 1) to the pan.
- Add the bay leaves to the pan.
- Use the salt/pepper shaker to season the mixture.
- Add the sugar from the small pot to the pan.
- Select the spoon and stir all ingredients together thoroughly.
- Simmer:
- Allow the sauce to simmer on the burner; you'll see steam and bubbles indicating it's cooking.
- After a short cooking period, tap the power button on the burner to turn it off.
- A heart icon will appear, signifying the meat sauce is complete.
Step 3: Crafting the Creamy Béchamel Sauce - Cookingdom Level 45
The next crucial layer in your Pastitsio for Cookingdom Level 45 is the luxurious béchamel sauce.
- Create the Roux and Add Dairy:
- Place the pats of butter from the plate into the clean saucepan on the portable burner.
- Tap the power button on the burner to turn it on.
- Use the spatula to stir the butter until it melts completely.
- Pour the milk from the carton into the saucepan with the melted butter.
- Add the flour from the bag (using the scoop) into the saucepan.
- Enrich and Season:
- Add the eggs from their plate into the saucepan.
- Add a pinch of salt from the salt pot.
- Use the pepper shaker to add pepper.
- Thicken the Sauce:
- Select the spatula and continuously stir the mixture in the saucepan.
- Continue stirring until the sauce visibly thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Once thickened, tap the power button on the burner to turn it off.
- A heart icon will appear, indicating the béchamel sauce is ready.
Step 4: Preparing and Seasoning the Pasta - Cookingdom Level 45
Cookingdom Level 45 now requires you to cook and prepare the pasta, the starchy heart of the Pastitsio.
- Cook the Pasta:
- Pour water from the pitcher into the large cooking pot on the portable burner.
- Tap the power button on the burner to turn it on and bring the water to a boil.
- Add the long tubular pasta (e.g., Bucatini or similar) from its packet into the boiling water.
- Use the spatula to stir the pasta occasionally as it cooks and softens.
- Once the pasta is cooked, tap the power button on the burner to turn it off.
- Drain and Season:
- Use the spatula to transfer the cooked pasta from the pot into the blue rectangular baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil from the cruet over the pasta in the baking dish.
- Add the pats of butter to the pasta.
- Add the eggs to the pasta.
- Add the chopped green herbs (a fresh batch or reserved from earlier) to the pasta.
- Use the spatula to thoroughly mix all these ingredients with the pasta in the baking dish, ensuring it's well-coated.
- A heart icon will appear when the pasta preparation is complete.
Step 5: Assembling and Baking the Pastitsio - Cookingdom Level 45
This is where all your prepared components for Cookingdom Level 45 come together to form the final dish.
- Layer the Pastitsio:
- Take the pan containing the cooked meat sauce (from Step 2) and pour it evenly over the seasoned pasta in the baking dish.
- Next, take the saucepan with the béchamel sauce (from Step 3) and pour it evenly over the meat sauce layer.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese (likely Kefalotyri or Parmesan, from the small purple bowl) generously over the top of the béchamel sauce.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Carefully transfer the assembled Pastitsio in the baking dish into the oven.
- Close the oven door. The oven will automatically turn on, and a timer dial will indicate the baking process.
- Wait for the baking cycle to complete (the timer dial will stop).
- Tap the oven to open the door.
- Remove the beautifully golden-brown baked Pastitsio from the oven.
- A heart icon will appear, signifying the baking is done.
Step 6: Plating and Garnishing - The Final Flourish - Cookingdom Level 45
The final stage of Cookingdom Level 45 involves presenting your delicious Pastitsio.
- Serve the Pastitsio:
- Move the baking dish containing the hot Pastitsio onto the wooden cutting board.
- Use the knife to cut a neat, square portion of the Pastitsio.
- Carefully transfer the cut slice of Pastitsio onto the serving plate.
- Add Accompaniments and Garnish:
- Pour red wine from the bottle into the wine glass.
- Add the small portion of green salad (from the bowl) to the serving plate.
- Add the olives (from the bowl) to the serving plate.
- Drizzle the mayonnaise (or a similar white sauce from the bottle) in a zig-zag pattern over the slice of Pastitsio on the plate.
- A heart icon will appear, and confetti will celebrate your "Kitchen Wizardry!"
Congratulations! You have successfully navigated the steps to create a stunning Pastitsio and completed Cookingdom Level 45.
Notes and Precautions for Cookingdom Level 45:
- Order of Operations: Adhering to the sequence of adding ingredients, especially for the meat sauce and béchamel, is critical for a successful outcome.
- Tool Usage: Pay attention to which tool is required for each action (knife for chopping, spoon for stirring sauce, spatula for béchamel and pasta).
- Visual Cues: The game provides visual cues like steam, browning, thickening, and the heart icon. These indicate progress and completion of sub-steps.
- Ingredient Placement: Ensure ingredients are moved to the correct interactive areas (cutting board, sink, pan, bowl, oven) for the actions to register.
- Washing: Don't forget to wash the vegetables (tomatoes, herbs, onions) as indicated before chopping.
Tips and Tricks for Cookingdom Level 45:
- Patience and Precision: Unlike some timed levels, Level 45 rewards careful, methodical execution. Take your time to ensure each step is done correctly.
- Familiarize Yourself: Briefly watch the items on screen before starting each major phase to understand the workflow for that section.
- Complete Actions Fully: Ensure an action (like chopping or stirring) is fully animated or a heart icon appears before attempting the next interaction.
- Ingredient Recognition: Be clear on which bowl contains which prepped ingredient to avoid errors during the cooking stages.