Pasta casserole is a very tasty and juicy dish. And experimenting with the addition of different ingredients, you can get a new creation every time. In the article we will get acquainted with some recipes for such "creations".
Casserole is one of those dishes that always provide huge endless possibilities for the embodiment of culinary fantasies. And this is not at all surprising. After all, its components can be cereals and fish, meat and mushrooms, poultry and eggs, vegetables and pasta, sausages and cheeses, as well as many other various products.
Each of these individual ingredients perfectly complement each other, creating an excellent combination for the preparation of fragrant and hearty casseroles. Try experimenting with them and you will get your own unique and exclusive recipe for such a wonderful dish.
A pasta casserole does not require much work in its preparation. Everything is quite easy and simple. For this, it does not really matter which type of paste you will use. But this must necessarily be its "voluminous" types. For example, orkiette, fusilli, canneloni, penne, makeroni or farfalle. And for the filling - any variety and type of fish, meat or vegetables.
In general, pasta is a universal product. And not everyone knows about its benefits. Besides the fact that they contain carbohydrates, they also have proteins, starch and trace elements. And they do not bear any harm to health or figure, you just need to know their correct way of cooking.
Pasta casserole is a very tasty and juicy dish, experimenting with the addition of different ingredients, you can get a new dish every time. Moreover, a casserole with pasta is prepared for a very short time. About forty minutes - and your creation is ready for use.
For example, a pasta casserole with minced meat is a very tasty dish that is served hot. For its preparation you will need, of course, pasta and minced meat 350 grams each, one carrot and onion, mayonnaise (200 grams) and 3 eggs. And, of course, sunflower oil, and pepper and salt to taste.
So, grate the carrots with a coarse grater, and cut the onions into cubes. Salt boiling water and pour pasta into it, which should be cooked until half cooked, so that inside they remain unboiled. Then throw them in a colander, rinse with cold water and let it drain.
Lightly fry the onion until golden in sunflower oil, then add the carrots to it and fry a little more until this is browned. And put the minced meat in this mass and fry until it is ready.
With a beaten egg and mayonnaise, grease the mold in which your pasta casserole will be baked. Put half of the boiled pasta in this form, and on them - most of the prepared mix of minced meat. All this should be filled with egg and mayonnaise. Do the same with the rest of pasta and minced meat, top with egg sauce.
Further, it all depends on your desire and imagination. Love greens - on top, grind the casserole with chopped dill and parsley, which will give your dish a certain flavor. Like olives or olives - they will also go well with meat filling.
When the decoration is completed, the pasta casserole should be placed in a preheated oven to 200 degrees for half an hour. If you want to get a finished dish with a crispy golden crust, then you should not cover it. And if on the contrary, from the very beginning cover it with a sheet of foil. When your casserole is ready, you can optionally serve it either hot or wait until it cools.
This casserole is an excellent alternative to a rather laborious climb. Try it with a variety of types of cheese, not just mozzarella or parmesan. Choose pasta that you like best: shells, horns, curls or bows. In general, fantasize!