PRETTY EASTER PASTA PIE (CROSTATA DI TAGLIOLINI )
Provided by Francine Segan
Categories Easter Mozzarella Prosciutto
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and pancetta until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the peas and a few tablespoons of water, and cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; set aside in a bowl.
- In the same pan, heat 2 more tablespoons oil over high heat. Cook the mushrooms and garlic for a minute or two, until tender. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter an 8- to 9-inch (20- to 23-cm) nonstick springform pan and dust it with breadcrumbs.
- In another small pot, make béchamel: Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat, stir in the flour, and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until smooth. Add the milk and bring it to a boil, stirring until thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Boil the pasta in salted water for 3 minutes less than the package directs. Drain and toss with the stock.
- Layer the bottom of the prepared baking pan with one third of the pasta. Dot with one third of the béchamel, sprinkle it with 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons Parmesan, scatter on all of the pea mixture, then scatter on one third of the diced cheese. Spread out a second level layer of pasta, dot with one third of the béchamel, sprinkle with 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons Parmesan, and scatter on all the mushrooms, ham, and remaining diced cheese. Top with the remaining pasta and any unabsorbed remaining stock, pressing down to compact the layers. Dot the top with the remaining béchamel, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and remaining butter, very thinly sliced.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until the pie is set and golden. Let it rest until it comes to room temperature before slicing.
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Masoom Burki
[email protected]I liked it! The pasta pie was a success, but it could have been better. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation was lacking. Some of my guests enjoyed the dish, while others were not as impressed. I will consider using this recipe ag
Thamer Mansour
[email protected]It was okay. The pasta pie was a success, but it could have been better. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation was lacking. Some of my guests enjoyed the dish, while others were not as impressed. I might try this recipe again, but
Hamza Mushtaq
[email protected]Not bad. The pasta pie was a success, but it could have been better. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation was lacking. Some of my guests enjoyed the dish, while others were not as impressed. I might consider using this recipe agai
MiAn Jilani Chajjra
[email protected]It was alright. The pasta pie was a success, but it could have been better. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation was lacking. Some of my guests enjoyed the dish, while others were not as impressed. I might use this recipe again, b
Jodi Felt
[email protected]It was okay. The pasta pie was a success, but it could have been better. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation was lacking. Some of my guests enjoyed the dish, while others were not as impressed. I will consider using this recipe a
RJ Slattery
[email protected]It was good! The pasta pie was a success. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation could have been better. Some of my guests enjoyed the dish, while others were not as impressed. I will definitely be using this recipe again, but I wil
dillon Smith
[email protected]Nice! The pasta pie was a success. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation could have been better. My guests enjoyed the dish, but they were not overly impressed with its appearance. I will definitely be using this recipe again, but
Christ Glorious Church
[email protected]Good! The pasta pie was a success. The flavors and textures were good, but the presentation could have been better. My guests enjoyed the dish, and they all agreed that it was delicious. I will definitely be using this recipe again, but I will make s
Obed Turkson
[email protected]Very good! The pasta pie was a success. The flavors and textures were good, and the presentation was visually appealing. My guests enjoyed the dish, and they all agreed that it was delicious. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Christopher Emeanua
[email protected]Great recipe! The pasta pie was a success. The flavors and textures were well-balanced, and the presentation was visually appealing. My guests were impressed with the dish, and they all agreed that it was delicious. I will definitely be using this re
Hammdan
[email protected]Wow! What a fantastic recipe! The pasta pie turned out perfectly. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find. The pie was a hit with my family and friends, who raved about its delicious taste and beautiful presenta
UMAIR yt
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was exquisite. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the vegetables retained their crispness, adding a delightful crunch. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the herbs provided a burst of
Khoshid Khan
[email protected]This pasta pie was a delightful treat! The flavors and textures blended perfectly, creating a harmonious symphony of taste. The presentation was also visually appealing, making it a centerpiece at our Easter gathering. Overall, this recipe was a succ