Feel Better Pasta
Let me start by saying that there is nothing healthy about this meal. This pasta is a special occasion dinner which I only seem to make after I’ve had a horrible day or if I am really, really sick. It makes me think of my mom and being a kid and it’s just soooo yummy!
This dish originates from my mom. When I was a kid she would use leftover spaetzle (a german noodle type of yummy goodness) to make this dish. Since I don’t have the time or patience to make spaetzle, I had to improvise! Cue the rotini noodles and the rest is history. This is a super yummy meal for those cold winter days… comfort food at its finest! I hope you enjoy it as much as my whole family does!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. box Rotini pasta
- 2 - 8oz. bricks swiss cheese (shredded)
- 2-3 onions, depending on size
- butter (2-3 Tbs. depending on how many onions you use)
Instructions
- Start noodles and boil according to directions on box. I prefer to leave them a little al dente for this recipe.
- Peel and dice onions.
- Put butter in large frying pan and brown onions on low heat. Make sure they are nice and caramelized.
- While onions and pasta are cooking, shred Swiss cheese and set aside. I use the large side of a box grater but a food processor will work too.
- Once noodles and onions are finished take a large bowl and start layering your ingredients. It’s best to do this when the pasta and the onions are still warm so they can melt the cheese. I layer with noodles, then cheese, then onions. Repeat 3 times until all ingredients are used.
- Cover dish and let stand at least 10 min. If cheese is not fully melted you can heat up individual portions in the microwave.
- This recipe always needs salt no matter how much you add while cooking! Be sure to add to taste, it makes a HUGE difference!
- ENJOY!
I can testify this is just what the Dr ordered on a cold night. It is so good I can't believe she is sharing this recipe with the world. Thank you
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