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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AZTECRON INC. ENTERTAINMENT
entertainment_a@yahoo.comThis pasta bake is delicious! The flavors are perfect and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
CP Samrat
c_samrat@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.
Chhatra Thapa
ct50@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mina Moktan
minam57@aol.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to be making it again.
scirea francesco
f15@gmail.comThis pasta bake is my go-to comfort food. It's so warm and satisfying. I love the creamy sauce and the crispy topping.
Jaslynn Frederick
frederick@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so versatile and I can easily customize it to my liking. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses. It's always delicious.
Zahid Akash
a67@gmail.comThis dish was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about it. The combination of flavors was perfect and the pasta was cooked to perfection.
Kattie Bisig
bisig@yahoo.comI'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The pasta was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Amar shaidayi
amarshaidayi@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.