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Baked Pasta au Gratin

Cultural Context

Baked Pasta au Gratin, a beloved French dish, combines pasta with a creamy cheese sauce, baked until golden. Traditionally a comfort food, it showcases the French love for rich, cheesy flavors. Variations exist worldwide, with different cheeses and ingredients reflecting local tastes, making it a versatile dish enjoyed in many homes.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
pasta - 300 g (10.6 oz)
bacon - 200 g (7 oz)
parmesan - 100 g (3.5 oz)
onion - 50 g (1.76 oz)
cream - 150 ml (5.07 fl oz)
Gouda pressed cheese - 50 g (1.76 oz)
salt - 10 g (0.35 oz)
black pepper - 5 g (0.18 oz)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Emmental is a similar melting cheese, while mozzarella is more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often cheaper.

1

Boil the pasta until al dente.

2

Fry the bacon until crispy.

3

Mix the cooked pasta with the fried bacon, chopped onion, cream, salt, and black pepper.

4

Spread the mixture in a baking dish and top with Gouda pressed cheese.

5

Bake in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Pasta GratinGratin de Pâtes
Local Name: Pâtes au gratin

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