The Catalan TableIngredients
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 4 persones2 people
- 400 g200 grams
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- 320 g160 grams
- 125 g80 grams
- Abundant
- Abundant
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (Approx.)
Calories
155 kcal
Protein
13 g
Fat
11 g
Carbohydrates
1 g
Disclaimer: These values are estimates based on ingredient types and may not be precise.
Step-by-step Guide
A Pot for Boiling Pasta
- Fill a large pot three-quarters full with water and add one tablespoon of salt per liter of water.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat. This may take about 10-12 minutes, depending on your stove’s power.
- Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the pasta and stir immediately to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat to medium-high to maintain a gentle boil.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, typically between 8-12 minutes, until it is "al dente." Taste a piece to check for doneness.
- Quickly drain the pasta in a large colander and shake it gently to remove excess water. If desired, reserve some of the cooking water to add to the sauce.
An oven-safe dish
- Preheat the oven to 220 ºC for about 10 minutes to ensure it reaches the desired temperature.
Chop abundant parsley
- In a pan, place butter over low heat and, once it has melted, add the chopped parsley. Stir constantly for approximately 1 minute and remove from heat when it starts to form small bubbles. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring plenty of water to a boil in a large pot. When the water starts boiling, add a tablespoon of salt and the Italian pasta. Cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the whole eggs with a fork until well mixed. Then, add the crumbled fresh goat cheese and gently stir until well combined.
Stir Well
- Once the butter is melted, add the chopped parsley. Add a bit of salt and pepper to taste and mix well until achieving a homogeneous mixture.
- When the pasta is cooked al dente, incorporate the macaroni into the butter and parsley mixture, stirring well so they absorb all the flavors.
- Pour the entire mixture into an oven-safe dish, ensuring it is well distributed. Sprinkle a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the entire surface.
- Place the dish in a high position in the oven to achieve an even and attractive gratin.
- Set the oven selector to the broil function and increase the temperature to 250ºC to achieve a quick and effective gratin.
- Broil until the cheese is well browned, approximately 10 minutes, but monitor constantly to prevent burning. Adjust the temperature or time if necessary to achieve the desired result.
Recommendations & Tricks
- Ensure you choose a thick pasta like macaroni or rigatoni, which hold the sauce and gratin well.
- Measure ingredients for two people: 200 grams of thick pasta, preferably.
- Use 160 grams of fresh goat cheese, cut into small pieces to facilitate melting.
- You'll need 80 grams of butter, which you can dice for better distribution.
- Chop plenty of fresh parsley; I recommend having at least a small bunch.
- Grate a generous amount of Parmesan cheese, to your taste, to achieve a golden gratin.
- Boil the pasta in a large pot with plenty of salted water for the time indicated on the package, until al dente.
- Use a baking dish suitable for gratins; it should be large enough for the pasta and sauce to be well distributed.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C to achieve a perfect and crispy gratin on the surface.