Deutscher Nudelauflauf mit Schinken und Käse

European Germany - Pasta and Grains

Deutscher Nudelauflauf mit Schinken und Käse

Est. Time: 45 min • 4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Classic German baked pasta gratin: macaroni tossed with tender diced ham and peas in a nutmeg-scented egg-cream custard, baked under a bubbling crust of Gouda cheese.

Ingredients

• 300g elbow macaroni or penne pasta, cooked al dente
• 150g cooked German ham (Kochschinken), diced
• 100g sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
• Custard: 3 eggs, 200ml double cream, 100ml milk, pinch of nutmeg, salt and black pepper
• 150g grated German Gouda or Emmentaler cheese, butter for the dish

Preparation Steps

1

Phase 1

Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease a baking dish with butter. Toss cooked pasta with diced ham and peas, then spread evenly in the dish.

2

Phase 2

Whisk eggs, cream, milk, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.

3

Phase 3

Pour the seasoned egg-cream custard evenly over the pasta. Top generously with grated Gouda cheese.

4

Phase 4

Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set and the cheese is bubbly, deeply golden, and crusty. Rest 5 minutes before serving.