Pastachoute De Ma Maman Recipes

PASTICIOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 cup of sugar. Cut in margarine by pinching between your fingers, or using a pastry blender, until the mixture has lumps no larger than small peas. Make a well in the center, and pour in the eggs, 1/2 cup milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir until the mixture comes together, then knead for about 5 turns on a lightly floured surface.
• Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Grease two 12 cup muffin tins or tart pans. Cut out 20 circles using a 3 inch cookie cutter or drinking glass. Line the muffin cups with the dough. Set aside the remaining dough to cut out tops for the cups.
• In the top of a double boiler, or in a metal bowl set atop a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the cornstarch and 3/4 cup sugar. Gradually whisk in 3 of the egg yolks, and 1quart milk. Heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling. Remove from the heat, and stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until the butter is melted.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill the pastry shells half way with the vanilla cream. Roll out remaining dough, and cut into circles for lids. Place over the top of the pastry shells, and seal the edges by pressing with the tines of a fork. Whisk the remaining egg yolk with a fork, and brush the tops of the pastry cups.
• Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Let cool in the tins before carefully loosening the edges to remove. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

PASTACHOUTE DE MA MAMAN

Steps:

• Faire revenir l'oignon coupé, l'ail haché et la viande avec un peu de matière grasse.
• A mi-cuisson, rajouter la boîte de concenté de tomate, l'équivalent en eau de 2 boîtes vides de concentré de tomate, les champignons, sel (ou anchois préalalablement rinçés et coupés en mini-morceaux), poivre, thym, noix muscade et 1 cuillère à café de gingembre.
• Laisser réduire, c'est prêt.
• Servir avec des spaghettis (des cappellinis !!! de diamètre très fin).
• Au moment de servir, rajouter sur le dessus les olives noires coupées et plein plein de parmesan (du Romain, c'est encore meilleur).

MAMA'S SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown beef in a saucepot or large, deep skillet over medium heat; drain.
• Add garlic and saute until just turning white.
• Add onion, celery, and mushrooms. Saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce. Stir to combine. Add tomato paste and mix together. Stir in herbs and bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of brown sugar, if desired.
• Bring sauce to a simmer; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package instructions.
• Before serving, remove bay leaves and taste; adjust seasoning as desired. Serve over hot pasta, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

PASTA CHUTA

Steps:

• Saute the ground beef in a skillet until browned. Set aside. Grind the carrots, parsley, onions, and garlic together or chop very finely. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring, until they begin to brown. Transfer the meat to the vegetable mixture, scraping off any brown bits from the skillet. Stir in the tomato sauce, about 2 cups dried mushrooms and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours or until thickened. Taste and correct the seasonings. Serve over steaming pasta, passing grated cheese to be sprinkled over each serving, if desired.

MAMA'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil, add the garlic and onion, and saute until onion is soft/translucent.
• Add the ground sirloin and Italian sausage and cook until no longer pink.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients, adding the bay leaves last so as not to break them up during stirring. Adjust the seasonings as needed to suit your taste.
• Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn heat down to the lowest possible heat and let simmer for 2 hours covered with an offset lid.
• Serve with cooked spaghetti and parmesan cheese.