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Baked Carrots and Pasta Gratin

Name: Baked Carrots and Pasta Gratin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 portions
Cuisine: francaise
Ingredients: 250 g Penne; 3 pieces Carrot; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Flour; 300 ml Milk; 100 g Grated cheese; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper

A comforting vegetarian gratin with penne, tender carrots, and a creamy cheese béchamel sauce. A complete and indulgent dish ready in 35 minutes.

35 min3 servings390 kcalDifficulty: Medium

Ingredients

250 g Penne
3 pieces Carrot
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Flour
300 ml Milk
100 g Grated cheese
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Pepper

Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne for 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the carrots into rounds.
Step 3
Cook the carrots in a pan with 1 tbsp butter over medium heat for 6-7 minutes.
Step 4
Make the béchamel: melt 1 tbsp butter, add the flour, mix well for 1 minute, then gradually pour in the milk while whisking. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Step 5
Add 80g cheese to the béchamel, season with salt and pepper. Mix the penne and carrots with the sauce.
Step 6
Pour the mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

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