Pasta, Old-Fashioned Style, to Cover: Pasta al'Antica Per Timpano
Pasta, Old-Fashioned Style, to Cover: Pastan al'Antica Per Timpano might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains about 77g of protein, 106g of fat, and a total of 1940 calories. This recipe covers 63% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes. If you have prosciutto crudo, ground beef, several gratings nutmeg, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
1
Place 6 quarts water in a spaghetti pot, bring to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Drop pasta in and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions, remove and refresh under cold running water until cool, 2 to 3 minutes.
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2
Remove from refreshing bath and toss with 2 tablespoons oil and set aside.
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Cooking Oil
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
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4
Roll out the pasta frolla to 1/4-inch thick. Butter the metal bowl and dust with the bread crumbs.
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5
Lay the pasta frolla in to completely line all of the bowl plus 1 1/2 inches over the edge and set aside.
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6
Mix half of the cooked rigatoni with 2 1/2 cups Ragu Napoletano, 1/2 cup of Parmigiano and set aside.
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7
Mix the remaining half of the cooked rigatoni with half of the besciamella, 1/4 cup parmigiano, the prosciutto and a generous grating of nutmeg, and set aside.
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8
Place the white mixed pasta into the mold and press down lightly.
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9
Sprinkle over with grated Parmigiano.
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Parmigiano Reggiano
10
Place the meatballs (polpette) over the white pasta carefully in a consistent layer and press carefully down.
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11
Sprinkle with Parmigiano.
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Parmigiano Reggiano
12
Place the red pasta over the polpette and press down gently.
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13
Fold the extra 1 1/2 inches of pasta frolla over the whole thing and press gently. Cover the open top with foil and place in oven to bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
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Aluminum Foil
14
Remove from oven, remove foil, invert onto a large serving platter, and allow to rest 3 minutes. Carefully loosen the pasta around the base with a knife and knock with knuckles to remove from bowl.
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15
Serve immediately with remaining Parmigiano on the side. This will be cut like a cake to serve.
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Parmigiano Reggiano
16
Make a well in the flour on a wooden work surface.
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All Purpose Flour
17
Cut the lard into 1/4-inch pieces and place in the center of the well with the yolks, salt and a teaspoon of ice water.
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18
Mix well with the tips of your fingers to form a lumpy mass. Bring together as a dough and knead for 4 to 5 minutes. Wrap in plastic and set aside.;
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19
In a large pasta pot or Dutch oven, combine the veal, beef, onion, and oil over high heat and cook until meat is seared on all sides and meat juices have evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes.
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20
Add the wine and cook, stirring constantly, until wine evaporates and meat is darker brown, about 5 minutes.
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21
Stir in the tomatoes, sausages, salt, and chile flakes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 21/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally and skimming fat as necessary.
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22
Remove from heat and remove meat from ragu. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and allow to cool.