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<blockquote data-quote="moreluck" data-source="post: 539155" data-attributes="member: 1246">Pasticcio -- Baked Pasta (Greece) &nbsp;SERVES 6 <ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">3 cups whole milk</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, grated</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">1/8 teaspoon white pepper, to taste</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 cup kefalotiri, grated, divided (or Parmesan cheese)</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">2 egg yolks, beaten</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 lb penne (or Greek macaroni no.2)</li>
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<li data-xf-list-type="ol">In a saucepan melt 4 tablespoons butter &amp; whisk in the flour.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">When flour is completely incorporated, gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Keep whisking until milk comes to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes &amp; remove it from the heat.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Stir in nutmeg, salt &amp; pepper to taste, &amp; add 1/3 of the cheese.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Let this sauce cool until just warm, then stir in the beaten egg yolks &amp; set aside.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add salt &amp; pasta &amp; cook for 2 MINUTES LESS than the package instructions indicate, so that the pasta is very al dente, as it will continue cooking in the oven.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Preheat oven to 375 degrees friend &amp; butter the inside of a 13&quot;x9&quot; baking dish.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">When pasta is done, drain it &amp; toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, then spread half of the pasta in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over it &amp; sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over that. Repeat layering with the remaining pasta, then the rest of the sauce &amp; finally the cheese.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Place the baking dish on the oven&#039;s middle rack &amp; bake 20-30 minutes or until golden.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Great when served warm or at room temperature with a fresh green salad.</li>
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[QUOTE="moreluck, post: 539155, member: 1246"] [B]Pasticcio -- Baked Pasta (Greece) [/B] SERVES 6 [LIST] [*]6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided [*]1/4 cup all-purpose flour [*]3 cups whole milk [*]1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, grated [*]1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste [*]1/8 teaspoon white pepper, to taste [*]1 cup kefalotiri, grated, divided (or Parmesan cheese) [*]2 egg yolks, beaten [*]1 lb penne (or Greek macaroni no.2) [/LIST][LIST=1] [*]In a saucepan melt 4 tablespoons butter & whisk in the flour. [*]When flour is completely incorporated, gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Keep whisking until milk comes to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes & remove it from the heat. [*]Stir in nutmeg, salt & pepper to taste, & add 1/3 of the cheese. [*]Let this sauce cool until just warm, then stir in the beaten egg yolks & set aside. [*]Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add salt & pasta & cook for 2 MINUTES LESS than the package instructions indicate, so that the pasta is very al dente, as it will continue cooking in the oven. [*]Preheat oven to 375 degrees friend & butter the inside of a 13"x9" baking dish. [*]When pasta is done, drain it & toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, then spread half of the pasta in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour half of the sauce over it & sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over that. Repeat layering with the remaining pasta, then the rest of the sauce & finally the cheese. [*]Place the baking dish on the oven's middle rack & bake 20-30 minutes or until golden. [*]Great when served warm or at room temperature with a fresh green salad. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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