FoodPasta casserole with phyllo dough: A quick dinner to impress

Pasta casserole with phyllo dough: A quick dinner to impress

I pour this delicious mixture over the pasta and bake it. Dinner is ready in the blink of an eye.
I pour this delicious mixture over the pasta and bake it. Dinner is ready in the blink of an eye.
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1:03 PM EDT, June 4, 2024

Are you looking for a quick, delicious dinner idea to impress the whole family? The perfect proposal is a casserole with pasta, sauce, and phyllo dough! This dish is easy to prepare, and the final result is impressive. Crunchy phyllo dough, juicy pasta, and aromatic sauce create an ideal combination of flavors and textures.

Pasta is an incredibly versatile product with numerous fans worldwide, especially in Italy, where the iconic spaghetti originates. Noodles can be the base for many delicious dishes, such as soups, salads, or casseroles. Today, I propose a recipe for a pasta casserole with phyllo dough, cottage cheese, and an egg-milk mixture. This dish is quick to prepare and exceptionally tasty, disappearing from plates faster than it was made.

Recipe for pasta casserole with phyllo dough

This casserole is ideal for a family dinner. It is delicious and filling and will surely satisfy the appetites of all household members. Thanks to garlic and parsley, this dish is also very aromatic.

Ingredients:

              
  • 3 sheets of phyllo dough
  • 18 oz pasta twists
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parsley
  • 18 oz cottage cheese

Ingredients for the mixture:

          
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup oil

Preparation:

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until soft.
  2. Crush the cottage cheese with a fork, add finely chopped parsley and garlic pressed through a press, and mix.
  3. Prepare the mixture to pour over the pasta. In a bowl, beat the eggs, add oil, milk, and salt, and mix well.
  4. Transfer the cooked pasta to a separate bowl and pour the prepared mixture.
  5. Grease a baking dish with butter. Place a sheet of phyllo dough at the bottom, and on it, put half the pasta with the mixture.
  6. Place the second sheet of phyllo dough and spread the mixture of cottage cheese, garlic, and parsley on it.
  7. Cover with the next sheet of phyllo dough.
  8. Put the remaining pasta with the mixture on top, and place the last sheet of phyllo dough.
  9. Pour the remaining mixture over the top of the casserole.
  10. Bake the casserole at 350°F for about 30 minutes, until the phyllo dough is golden brown.
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