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Petronella Chebbi - Sweden

Swedish Pasta Au Gratin

Swedish Cuisine

Pasta Au Gratin is a version of a classic Swedish recipe, but a bit spicier and halal unlike the original.

SPECIFICATIONS

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 dl (1 3/4 cups) unboiled pasta (not spaghetti or such, use macaroni, farfalle or the like) or 1 litre (1 quart) boiled pasta
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 handful green peas
• 1 chili, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 small onion or 5 cm (2 inches) leek, chopped and fried
• For vegetarian version: Broccoli, sweetcorn, beans...
• For non-vegetarian version: Any leftovers you might have, or chopped up meatballs (in the photo), sausages, smoked meat or poultry...
• You can also use some smoked salmon and dill weed + lemon.
• 2 dl (just under 1 cup) grated cheese
• 3 eggs
• 4 dl (1 3/4 cups) milk
• Salt, pepper
• 1-2 teaspoons harissa, if desired

PREPARATION

1. Boil pasta. Fry onions and if desired, the meat or prepare veg accordingly. In a bowl, mix onions/meat/veg with tomato and chili. Add pasta, well drained, and most of the cheese. Mix well, season and pour into a greased, ovenproof dish.
2. Whisk together eggs and milk and pour into the dish. Top with leftover cheese.
3. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius (392 F) for 30-40 minutes. Cover with aluminium foil towards the end if it looks like it's going to burn before it's done.
4. Serve with a salad!