Italian Baked Pasta

Name: Italian Baked Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 grs thick pasta (macaroni, etc.); 4 eggs; 320 grs fresh goat cheese; 125 grs butter; plenty of parsley; plenty of parmesan

Italian pasta au gratin with a crispy layer of golden cheese, hiding a smooth interior of al dente pasta for 2 people.

Ingredients

Servings

Measurement units

Ingredients

400 grsthick pasta (macaroni, etc.)
4 eggs
320 grsfresh goat cheese
125 grsbutter
plenty of parsley
plenty of parmesan

Nutritional Information

Per serving

Calculated for 4 servings

Calories

899 kcal

Protein

35.9 g

Fat

49.9 g

Carbohydrates

75.8 g

Calculated from reviewed ingredient weights and pinned USDA FoodData Central records.

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 the upper third of the oven, close enough to the broiler for the cheese to brown evenly but without touching the heating element.
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.