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French Pasta Bake

Cultural Context

Originating from the comforting traditions of French home cooking, the French Pasta Bake combines pasta with creamy sauces and cheese, creating a rich and satisfying dish. Often served as a family meal, it reflects the French love for hearty, communal dining. Today, variations abound, with different proteins and vegetables, making it a versatile favorite in many households around the world.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup cream
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
250 grams pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 chicken filet
7 mushrooms
1 tomato
60 grams Parmesan cheese
250 grams cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a great plant-based protein alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from rice

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content.

1

Break three eggs into a bowl.

2

Add one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of black pepper, one teaspoon of oregano, one cup of cream, three tablespoons of flour, and one teaspoon of baking powder. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until smooth.

3

Pour water into a pan. When the water comes to a boil, add a little salt and one tablespoon of olive oil.

4

Add 250 grams of pasta. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package until al dente.

5

Heat a frying pan with a small amount of olive oil. Finely chop one onion and fry it until golden.

6

Grate two cloves of garlic and add to the pan.

7

Cut one chicken filet finely and add it to the pan. Fry for 5 minutes.

8

Finely chop 7 mushrooms and add to the chicken and vegetables. Fry for more 3 minutes.

9

Cut one tomato and add to the pan. Mix well and season with one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of black pepper. Fry for 5 minutes.

10

Remove chicken and vegetables from heat. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.

11

Add the chicken and vegetables to the pasta and mix thoroughly.

12

Grate 60 grams of Parmesan cheese and add it to the bowl. Mix everything once again.

13

Take three small baking dishes and spoon the pasta with chicken and vegetables into the dishes.

14

Pour the egg, flour, and cream mixture over each dish.

15

Grate 250 grams of cheese and sprinkle it over the casseroles.

16

Bake in a preheated oven at 360 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for 20 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingmixing

Equipment Needed

frying panlarge bowlsmall baking dishes

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Gratin de PâtesPasta Gratin
Local Name: Gratin de pâtes

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