Baked Alpine Noodles And Cheese Food

BAKED ALPINE NOODLES AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and chill under cold water; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and caraway seeds; saute until pancetta starts to render some fat. Add onions and sa< cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pepper and nutmeg; stir in noodles to coat. Stir in onion mixture and half of the cheese. Place in buttered 13- x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, in 375°F (190°C) oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

ALPINE BAKED PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the water in a large pot and bring to the boil. Add the salt, return to the boil and add the
• pasta. When the water returns to the boil, begin to time the pasta carefully, and after 8 minutes of cooking time add the leeks. Cook the pasta and leeks together for another 2 minutes after the water has returned to the boil.
• While waiting for the pasta to cook, put the butter into a saucepan and begin to melt until golden brown. When the butter is a light nut brown add the sage and poppy seeds and set aside.
• The pasta leek combination should cook for a total time of about 10 to 11 minutes (check the recommended cooking time on the pasta box). Add the spinach in the final 2 minutes of cooking time. Cook together for 2 to 3 minutes, drain and toss with the sage butter, add the salt and pepper and place into a buttered gratin dish.
• Add both cheeses and stir to combine. Place the gratin dish into the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese has melted and the top edges begin to brown. Serve immediately.

CHEESY NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic salt and onion salt until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the cheese; stir until melted. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to two greased shallow 2-qt. baking dishes. Combine the bread crumbs and butter until crumbly; sprinkle over casseroles. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

BAKED NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles until tender and drain.
• Mix all other ingredients (except paprika) in a med size bowl.
• Add noodles and mix well (I use a pasta lifter).
• Pour in a buttered casserole (or use Pam), sprinkle on paprika and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.