Pasta casserole with phyllo dough: A dish to delight the whole family

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

Pasta is an incredibly versatile ingredient 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 suggest a recipe for a pasta casserole with phyllo dough, cottage cheese, and an egg-milk mixture. This dish is quick to prepare and delicious, making it disappear from plates faster than it was made.

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
• 500 grams (about 18 oz) pasta twists
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley
• 500 grams (about 18 oz) cottage cheese

Ingredients for the mixture:

• 500 millilitres (about 2 cups) milk
• 3 eggs
• Salt to taste
• 125 millilitres (about 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 on the bottom, and add 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 casserole.
10. Bake the casserole at 175°C (about 350°F) for 30 minutes, until the phyllo dough is golden brown.