Pastitsio
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound ziti or penne
- 3 cups fresh ricotta (1 1/2 pounds)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes.
2. Cook the pasta until barely al dente; drain and return to the pot. Meanwhile, in a blender, blend 2 cups of the ricotta with the yolks, nutmeg and 1/2 cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pulse in the remaining ricotta.
3. Add the sauce to the pasta and toss. Transfer the pasta to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour the ricotta mixture on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes, until heated through. Turn the broiler on and broil until the top is golden brown. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Really a very simple and tasty dish. If you'd like a meaty dish, add 2 pounds of ground lamb to step one. That makes a phenomenal sauce and adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your meal.
Would you try this sort of blend of Greek Pastitsio and Italian Lasagna?
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