German Semolina Pasta Bake
A hearty, cheesy German-inspired pasta bake, perfect for a cold winter's night. This dish is a comforting twist on traditional pasta recipes.
Ingredients
- ●250g semolina pastaDutch-style semolina pasta
- ●150g dutch cheeseMolten and gooey, melted dutch cheese is a game-changer
- ●50g butterUnsalted butter, melted
- ●2 cloves garlicMinced garlic
- ●1 medium onionThinly sliced onion
- ●to taste saltUnrefined sea salt
- ●to taste black pepperFreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Cook the semolina pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the thinly sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- 6
Stir in the molten dutch cheese until melted and smooth.
- 7
Add the cooked semolina pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until well combined.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with additional dutch cheese.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.