Friday, August 14, 2009

Creamy Baked Fettuccine with Asiago &Thyme

August 11, 2009


Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis. A grown up mac and cheese. This recipe was easy to make and has great flavor, and endless possibilities. You could add chicken, salmon, and/or veggies. You can made this a head of time, then bake it when you're ready to eat. A great main dish or a flavorful side dish! It's 'fancy..'

Cook Time: 25min - Level: Easy - Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups grated Asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
  • 2 (8-ounce) containers creme fraiche
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.

In a large bowl combine the 2 cups Aiago cheese, creme fraiche, Parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper, cooked pasta, and pasta cooking liquid. Gently toss until all the ingredients are combined and the pasta is coated. Place the pasta in a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese. Bake until golden on top, about 25 minutes. Let sit for at least 5 minutes and serve.

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