ÄLPLERMAGRONEN (SWISS ALPINE MACARONI)

Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni) image

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Tbsp butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 large 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

Steps:

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.