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Älplermagronen (swiss alpine macaroni)

(2 ratings)
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Baby Kato
@BabyKato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

This recipe has been posted for play in Culinary Quest - Switzerland. Recipe found at http://www.tarasmulticulturaltable.com Älplermagronen (Alpine Macaroni) is a Swiss pasta dish made by layering pasta and potatoes with cheese, caramelized onions topping with, and serving with applesauce. It is the perfect comfort food as the weather gets colder.

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(2 ratings)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For Älplermagronen (swiss alpine macaroni)

  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 lg
    onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 lg
    potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch cubes
  • 1 lb
    macaroni pasta, or pasta of your choice
  • 1/2 c
    cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c
    grated, gruyere or emmentaler cheese
  • applesauce for serving

How To Make Älplermagronen (swiss alpine macaroni)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease large casserole dish.
  • 2
    Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • 3
    In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  • 4
    Once water comes to a boil, add cubed potatoes. As They begin to soften, about 5 minutes, add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and pasta is just tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and gently rinse with cold water.
  • 5
    In a small bowl, season with salt and pepper cream.
  • 6
    Add 1/3 of pasta and potatoes to the bottom of prepared dish. Evenly cover with 1/2 of grated cheese.
  • 7
    Top with another 1/3 of pasta and potatoes, then top with remaining cheese, then remaining pasta and potatoes.
  • 8
    Pour the cream over the layers. Evenly cover with caramelized onions.
  • 9
    Cover and bake in preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.
  • 10
    Serve hot over applesauce.
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