Would you like a spicy pasta dish from the oven? Strasbourg casserole is the French answer to Italian lasagne - and prepared much more quickly! The recipe is here.
When I think of delicious pasta dishes, my thoughts go straight to the country of pasta: Italy. An absolute favorite Italian dish of mine is the classic lasagna. But the casserole with the pasta plates has one disadvantage: it is quite time-consuming.
The Strasbourg version of the minced meat pasta casserole is much quicker and simpler. The recipe is really simple, but thanks to a pinch of cayenne and a lot of red wine, the hearty casserole gets that certain extra something.
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While most pasta casseroles are made with fusilli or penne, a Strasbourg casserole uses tagliatelle instead. Due to their wide surface, they are even reminiscent of small lasagna plates, which is where the casserole gets its comparison to its Italian counterpart.
Quick recipe for a pasta casserole with minced meat
The special thing about the Strasbourg casserole is the generous use of red wine, which gives the pasta dish its French character. If you don't drink alcohol, you can of course replace the red wine with vegetable broth and pureed tomatoes.
Ingredients for approx. 4 servings:
- 400 g ribbon noodles (or other noodles)
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 250 g minced meat
- 250 ml red wine
- 5 tbsp tomato paste
- 300 ml Sahne
- 200g grated cheese
- 2 EL Kill
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs (e.g. basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch of sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Fat for the mold
And this is how it works:
1. Cook the ribbon noodles in plenty of salted water according to the instructions on the package until al dente. Open the oven200 degrees circulating airPreheat (220 degrees top/bottom heat). Grease a baking dish with oil.
2. Peel the onion and dice small, pass the garlic through a garlic press. Heat oil in a large pan, then sauté tomato paste, onion and garlic. Add the minced meat and fry until crumbly. Season with sugar, salt, cayenne pepper and herbs.
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3. Now deglaze with red wine, simmer for a few minutes and season with salt and pepper. Then fold in the drained pasta and put everything in a baking dish.
4. Pour the cream over the casserole and then sprinkle the cheese over it. In the oven for25-30 minutesBaked until golden brown. Enjoy it!
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Still open questions?
Can you replace red wine in Strasbourg casserole?
Yes, red wine can be replaced with vegetable broth and pureed tomatoes.
What alternatives are there for minced meat in Strasbourg casserole?
Minced meat can be replaced with soy mince, lentils or a mix of vegetables such as zucchini and mushrooms.
What types of pasta can you use instead of tagliatelle?
You can use fusilli, penne or other wide pasta that absorbs the sauce well.
Is there a lactose-free alternative to cream in Strasbourg casserole?
Lactose-free cream and plant-based cream alternatives such as oat or soy cream are good substitutes.
Which herbs go well in Strasbourg casserole?
Dried herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary go very well.
What can you use instead of onions in Strasbourg casserole?
Shallots or leeks can replace onions, they bring a similar taste.
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