Alpine Baked Pasta Recipe

Name: Alpine Baked Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 quarts water; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 pound pasta, penne pasta, dry; 1 each leeks well washed, chopped (1 c); 1 each spinach bunch, washed, coarsely chopped (2 c); 4 tablespoons butter unsalted; 2 tablespoons sage fresh, chopped; 1 tablespoon poppy seed; 1/2 cup fortina cheese grated; 1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper ground

Servings: persons

6 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1 pound pasta, penne pasta, dry
1 each leeks well washed, chopped (1 c)
1 each spinach bunch, washed, coarsely chopped (2 c)
4 tablespoons butter unsalted
2 tablespoons sage fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1/2 cup fortina cheese grated
1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper ground

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
Place the water in a large pot and bring to the boil.
3
Add the salt, return to the boil, and add the pasta.
4
When the water returns to the boil, begin to time the pasta carefully, and after 8 minutes of cooking time add the leeks.
5
Cook the pasta and leeks together for another 2 minutes after the water has returned to the boil.
6
While waiting for the pasta to cook, put the butter into a saucepan and begin to melt to a golden brown.
7
When the butter is a light nut brown add the sage and poppy seeds and set aside.
8
The pasta leek combination should cook for a total time of about 10 to 11 minutes (check the recommenced cooking time on the pasta box).
9
Add the spinach in the final 2 minutes of cooking time.
10
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.
11
Add both cheeses and stir to combine.
12
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.
13
Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 quarts water, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 pound pasta, penne pasta, dry, 1 each leeks well washed, chopped (1 c), and more.

Yes, Alpine Baked Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alpine Baked Pasta

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