German Noodle Casserole
German comfort food at its best: This is my mom's famous noodle casserole recipe that the whole family will love
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $12
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta shapes such as rigatoni or elbow macaroni
- ¾ cup butter (⅓ c for the sauce and ½ c for the topping)
- ⅓ cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 whole egg (optional)
- ¾ cup ham, diced
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions. Drain, toss with some butter or oil, and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter and add flour. Mix well and cook for 1 min.
- While constantly whisking, gradually add the milk.
- Simmer for about 5 mins until the sauce has thickened.
- Whisk in the egg, if using. Optional: only add the egg yolk. Beat the egg white stiff and gently fold it.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the pasta in a large baking dish.
- Add diced ham and pour the white sauce over the pasta. Distribute evenly.
- First, sprinkle the grated cheese, then the breadcrumbs over the dish. Place dollops of butter on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400˚F for about 20 mins or until golden-brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 850kcal
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