Lplermagronen Recipes

ÄLPLERMAGRONEN (SWISS ALPINE MACARONI)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375˚F. Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
• In a large frying pan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add the onions, season with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized. This will take about 30 minutes.
• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Once water comes to a boil, add the cubed potatoes. As they begin to soften, after about 5 minutes, add the dried penne. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and pasta is barely tender, about 7 minutes. The pasta will cook a little further as it bakes. Drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, season cream with salt, pepper, and about 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
• Add 1/3 of penne and potatoes to the bottom of prepared dish. Evenly cover with 1/3rd of the grated cheese. Top with another 1/3 of penne and potatoes. Top with another 1/3rd of the cheese, then remaining penne and potatoes. Top evenly with the remaining shredded cheese. Pour the seasoned cream over the layers.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven and evenly top with the caramelized onions.
• Serve the Älplermagronen hot either over the applesauce or with the applesauce on the side. If desired, top with a little fresh parsley or chives.

ÄLPLERMAGRONEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Set a large pot of salted water (approx. 5 liters) to boil.
• Heat butter/oil over medium-low heat in a frying pan. Add onions and fry them until golden brown.
• Add penne and potatoes to the salted water. Stir to make sure pasta doesn't stick together. Cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain penne and potatoes.
• Combine milk/cream with salt and pepper.
• In an ovenproof casserole dish, place 1/3 of the penne-potatoes, sprinkle with 1/2 of the grated cheese.
• Make another layer with 1/3 of the penne-potatoes, sprinkle with the other 1/2 of the grated cheese.
• Top with the remaining 1/3 of the penne-potatoes.
• Pour the seasoned milk/cream evenly over the top.
• Spread the browned onions on top.
• Bake covered for 10-15 minutes until steaming hot and cheese is melted. Serve with warmed applesauce.

AELPLERMAGRONEN (SWISS PASTA)

Steps:

• Peel and dice the potatoes.
• Boil in salted water.
• Add the noodles shortly before the potatoes are done (read the directions on the package first).
• The potatoes should be soft.
• Drain and arrange in alternate layers with the cheese in a deep baking dish. Pour in the cream and place in the hot oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet.
• Slice the onions and saute until they turn light brown.
• Spread over the noodles and potatoes.
• Serve with apple puree or salad.