Farfalle Gratin with Ham and Cabbage

Name: Farfalle Gratin with Ham and Cabbage
Ingredients: -250 g pasta; farfalle type; -250 g ham; bacon or kaizer; cut into pieces; -1 white cabbage; about 800 g; -1 small red cabbage; about 250 g; -1 white onion; finely chopped; -1 red onion; finely chopped; -2 tablespoons butter; -2 teaspoons sugar; -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar; -1/2-1 hot pepper; sliced; to taste; -2 eggs; -2 egg yolks; -300 g sour cream; -1 tablespoon starch; -200 ml milk; -300 g grated cheese; Emmental; -1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; -1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; -1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; -hot paprika

Pasta/Pizza - Farfalle Gratin with Ham and Cabbage by Elisabeta K. - Recipia

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius. This step is essential to ensure even cooking of the dish. Prepare a heat-resistant dish that you will generously grease with butter to prevent sticking and add a delicious flavor. After greasing the dish, sprinkle 1/3 of the grated cheese on the bottom, creating a rich and tasty base that will melt during baking. Now, set the dish aside and focus on preparing the rest of the ingredients. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the pasta, following the instructions on the package to cook them al dente. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and let it cool. Meanwhile, clean the cabbage and slice it finely, as finely as possible, so that it softens evenly during cooking. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium heat and add the chopped onions, letting them sauté until they become translucent. Then, add the sugar and stir constantly until it caramelizes, being careful not to burn it. After a few minutes, deglaze the mixture with vinegar and let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors. Add the sliced cabbage, mixing well to coat it with the sweet and sour syrup. Let the cabbage wilt for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes tender. In the last minutes, add the sliced hot peppers for a touch of spice. In a large bowl, combine the pieces of ham (or bacon, or kaizer) with the drained pasta. Season the mixture with cumin, coriander, and adjust the taste with salt and pepper to your liking. Add the cabbage mixture and mix well to combine all the ingredients, then transfer the composition to the heat-resistant dish, leveling the surface to ensure even baking. In another bowl, beat the whole eggs together with the yolks, sour cream, starch dissolved in milk, paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, mixing well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the heat-resistant dish and sprinkle the remaining grated cheese on top to achieve a delicious and golden crust. Place the dish in the preheated oven and let it bake for about 35-45 minutes or until a nicely golden crust forms on top. It is essential to serve the dish while it is hot to enjoy its creamy texture and rich flavors. This recipe will not only delight your taste buds but also bring a touch of comfort to your meals. Enjoy your meal!