Pastichio-Greek Style Lasagna #Ragu

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   Preheat oven at 350 F.I n a medium-large saute pan on medium-high heat add a few tablespoons of olive oil and sweat your onion and garlic.

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   Once everything softens, add the italian sausage and work it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.

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   Once the meat is cooked (8-10 minutes) add your red wine and vegetable broth and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

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   Now add your allspice, salt pepper, oregano, thyme....mix together and cook for a few more minutes.

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   Stir in your Ragu pasta sauce, turn your stove down to simmer and let it cook for 20-25 minutes.

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   Taste to see if it needs more salt and pepper.

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   (Set aside when done).

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   Cook your pasta as directions state until its under cooked about 5-6 minutes You want it to have a bite to it.

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   It will continue to cook in the oven.

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    (Drain and set aside).

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    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.

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    Add the flour and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 2 minutes.

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    Pour the warm milk and cream mixture into the butter and flour mixture, whisking constantly.

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    Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and thick.

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    Turn off the heat, and carefully stir in your beaten eggs (temper them first so they wont scramble).

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    Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.

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    Add a big spoonful of meat sauce to your pasta and mix together.

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    Now evenly distribute the pasta into an 8x8 square pan.

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    Evenly distribute the meat sauce over the noodles.

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    Now pour bechamel over everything in a thick layer until everything is covered.

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    Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheesee and breadcrumbs on top.

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    Bake uncovered in the oven for about an hour until everything is bubbly and golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.