Description: Not exactly Greek – not exactly Italian – from Pasta Quick & Easy! Prepare in advance, put in the oven after work, make a salad & you’ve got dinner.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Pasta Shells, Meat, Greek, European, Kid Friendly, Winter, Roast, < 60 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 512.7
- Fat: 23.9g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6g
- Cholesterol: 189.6mg
- Sodium: 553.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 38.1g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 6.9g
- Protein: 31.9g
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 anchovy fillet, minced (optional)
- 8 oz pasta shells
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Sauce:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
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Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in chopped tomatoes and dry white wine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir in chopped fresh parsley and minced anchovy fillet (if using). Adjust seasoning if needed.
Pasta:
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Cook pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
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Drain the cooked pasta and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
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Stir in heavy cream until the pasta is evenly coated. Set aside.
Topping:
- In a separate bowl, beat together plain yogurt, eggs, and nutmeg until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembly:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large, shallow ovenproof dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
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Spread half of the cooked pasta mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
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Spoon half of the meat mixture over the pasta layer.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta and meat mixtures.
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Spread the yogurt and egg topping mixture evenly over the final layer.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the dish.
Cooking:
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Bake the assembled pasticcio in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy Your Pasticcio!
This delightful dish blends the flavors of Greece and Italy into a comforting, family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy evenings. Serve with a fresh salad on the side for a complete dinner that everyone will love!