Lplermagronen

Known as swiss mac n cheese, älplermagronen was traditionally a dish of peasant farmers served with apple sauce. Taken from growchew.wordpress.com and posted for zwt7

Steps

Heat oven to 375f set a large pot of salted water to boil.

Heat butter / oil over medium-low heat in a frying pan.

Add onions and fry them until golden brown.

Add penne and potatoes to the salted water.

Stir to make sure pasta doesnt stick together.

Cook until tender , about 15 minutes.

Drain penne and potatoes.

Combine milk / cream with salt and pepper.

In an ovenproof casserole dish , place 1 / 3 of the penne-potatoes , sprinkle with 1 / 2 of the grated cheese.

Make another layer with 1 / 3 of the penne-potatoes , sprinkle with the other 1 / 2 of the grated cheese.

Top with the remaining 1 / 3 of the penne-potatoes.

Pour the seasoned milk / cream evenly over the top.

Spread the browned onions on top.

Bake covered for 10-15 minutes until steaming hot and cheese is melted.

Serve with warmed applesauce.

Ingredients

potato, penne pasta, onions, butter, cheese, milk, salt and pepper, applesauce