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Asparagus and Spinach Pasta Gratin with Cheese
A comforting and indulgent gratin with pasta, asparagus, spinach, and creamy cheese sauce. A complete and flavorful dish for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 250 g Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 300 g Asparagus
- 200 g Fresh spinach
- 40 g Butter
- 30 g Flour
- 400 ml Milk
- 100 g Grated cheese (Emmental or Gruyère)
- 2 l Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 1 pinch Nutmeg
Instructions
Step 1
Bring water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Cut the asparagus into 3 cm pieces. Clean the spinach.
Step 3
Melt 20g of butter in the pan and cook the asparagus and spinach for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Step 4
Make a roux: melt 20g of butter, add the flour, and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Step 5
Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Let it thicken for 4 minutes.
Step 6
Add 80g of grated cheese to the béchamel sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Step 7
Mix the cooked pasta, vegetables, and béchamel sauce. Pour into a baking dish.
Step 8
Sprinkle the remaining cheese (20g) on top and bake at 180°C for 10 minutes until golden.
Step 9
Serve hot directly from the oven.