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Pasta Gratin |
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INGREDIENTS:
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1 tbsp butter
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 Jalapeno pepper, de-seeded &
finely chopped
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¼ tsp ground cumin
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1½lb fresh tomatoes, skinned,
de-seeded & finely chopped (or a 14oz can of chopped tomatoes)
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1 cup milk
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8oz small rigatoni or penne pasta
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¼ tsp salt
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fresh ground black pepper
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a little water if necessary
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2oz Red Dragon cheese, finely
diced or grated
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METHOD:
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Melt butter in a large pan and lightly
sauté onion, Jalapeno pepper and cumin for 1 minute to soften.
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Add the tomatoes and milk. Bring to
the boil then add the pasta. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
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Add a little water to cover the pasta.
Cover the pan and simmer, stirring occasionally until the pasta is
cooked (about 7 minutes)
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Spoon pasta mixture into an ovenproof
dish and sprinkle the cheese on top. Then broil until the cheese
has melted. Serve immediately.
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Serves 2-3 as a main course (6 as a
side dish)
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