Easy As Can Be Pasticcio
Serves: 5
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
59
Spice
40
Sweetness
46
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cups
Grated Parmesan (finely)1 cup
Whole Milk2 large
Egg1 tbsp
Olive Oil1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter1 medium
Yellow Onion (finely chopped)3 medium
Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced)1
Salt450 g
Lean Ground Turkey450 g
Ground Pork1 tsp
Ground CinnamonDirections:
1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle
2
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil, over medium-high heat, and cook pasta according to package directions
3
When pasta is done, drain, and run under cold water to cease the cooking
4
For the sauce: Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat
5
When the butter foams, add the onion and garlic and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden, about 5 minutes
7
Add the meat and break it up with a spoon
8
Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes
9
Stir in the tomatoes and cinnamon and season, to taste, with salt and pepper
10
Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more, then remove from the heat
11
Butter a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish
12
Spread half of the pasta evenly in the bottom of lightly buttered glass baking dish
13
Sprinkle half of the cheese over the top, add all the meat sauce, the remaining pasta, and the remaining cheese
14
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and the eggs until evenly combined
15
Slowly pour it over the entire dish; (the liquid should completely cover the noodles)
16
Cover and bake until bubbly, about 40 to 45 minutes
17
Uncover and bake until bubbling and browned, about 10 to 15 minutes more
18
Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving