PASTITSIO WITH LAMB AND SAUSAGE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a saucepot, and then whisk in the flour 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and season with some salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon and adjust the seasoning once more. Pour a ladleful of the sauce into a bowl with the yolks, whisking to temper the eggs before adding into the pot. Stir in the cheese and remove from the heat. For the spicy meat sauce: Heat 2 turns of the pan EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the lamb and sausage well, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Stir in the bay leaf, garlic, onions and peppers and sprinkle with the rosemary, some salt and pepper. Cook until the onions soften, 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant, then pour in the wine and reduce by half. Add the stock and tomatoes, breaking them up as they cook, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Throw in the citrus rind and cinnamon stick to mellow the sauce, and simmer until the tomatoes cook down, 30 minutes. Discard the rind, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente. Just before draining the pasta, add 1 cup of the starchy cooking liquid to your sauce. Beat the egg whites until frothy and combine with the cheese, and then toss with the pasta. For assembly: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with EVOO. Spoon in half of the pasta, then layer with all of the meat sauce followed by the remaining pasta. Pour all of the bechamel on top as the last layer. (Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, bringing to room temperature before baking and serving.) Set the pastitsio on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake until deeply golden on top, 1 hour. Cool 15 to 20 minutes, then cut and serve.
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Johnny Martens
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pastitsio turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly.
Rachel Alexis
[email protected]The pastitsio was delicious, but it was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.
Tevin Watkins
[email protected]This pastitsio is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
MD.JOHIRUL ISLAM
[email protected]I've made this pastitsio several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company.
Lilian Lageman Linguistic .L3
[email protected]This pastitsio is a great dish to make ahead of time. It reheats well and is even better the next day.
Melanie Tlharesagae
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I loved this pastitsio. The sausage and béchamel sauce balanced out the lamb flavor perfectly.
Kamal Kam
[email protected]I made the pastitsio for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Lina Yelemia
[email protected]The pastitsio was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.
Amjad Baloch
[email protected]I found the pastitsio to be a bit bland. The lamb and sausage didn't have much flavor and the béchamel sauce was too thin.
LUNGA Shabalala
[email protected]This pastitsio was a bit too rich for my taste. The béchamel sauce was very heavy and the lamb and sausage were a bit too fatty.
ROzi Abbas
[email protected]I loved the combination of lamb and sausage in this pastitsio. It was so flavorful and hearty. The béchamel sauce was also perfect.
Anita Augenblick
[email protected]The pastitsio was delicious! The lamb and sausage were perfectly cooked and the béchamel sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kadijata Bah
[email protected]This was my first time making pastitsio and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Dennis2017 Denis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pastitsio turned out perfectly. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.
Christa Walters
[email protected]This pastitsio was a hit with my family! The lamb and sausage added a delicious flavor, and the béchamel sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.