HOLIDAY PASTA BAKE (PASTICCIO-ISH)
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the meat sauce: Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat and cook, without stirring, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Break it up with a wooden spoon, then add the onion, garlic and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the crushed tomatoes and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened and the flavors come together, about 1 hour.
- For the pasta bake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with olive oil and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Add the pasta, give it a stir and cook for about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the meat sauce and 1 cup of the Parmesan. Transfer it to the casserole dish.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and toast for 1 minute. Add the milk and nutmeg, whisking continuously to combine. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, whisking, until the mixture has thickened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1 cup Parmesan until melted. Whisk in the eggs and set aside.
- Pour the bechamel over the meat sauce. Bake until the top is golden brown and puffy, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Asma Eisa
[email protected]I love this pasta bake! It's my go-to recipe when I'm short on time or when I need to feed a crowd.
TOBSE GAMER
[email protected]This pasta bake is a classic for a reason! It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.
MD Juy
[email protected]I've tried many pasta bake recipes, and this one is by far the best! It's the perfect combination of cheesy, saucy, and flavorful.
Quenx Z
[email protected]This pasta bake was easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.
Shattajit Sarkar
[email protected]I made this pasta bake exactly as the recipe instructed, but it turned out dry and tasteless. I was very disappointed.
Zahid Pathan
[email protected]This pasta bake was a disaster! The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Dani kharal
[email protected]I thought this pasta bake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
khayrul Khan
[email protected]This pasta bake was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's a good recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Nsikak James
[email protected]I've made this pasta bake several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and sauce.
Aneela Singh
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta bake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of the pasta, cheese, and sauce.
Asim Safdar
[email protected]I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great dish to take to a party or potluck.
rebecca graham
[email protected]This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.