Macaroni with Parmesan

Ingredients

• 250 gNoodle
• 64 gButter
• 128 gParmesan
• 20 gBreadcrumbs
• 3 gSalt
• 0.5 gNutmeg

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta

   • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season generously with salt (about 10 g per 2 l).
   • Add dry macaroni (250 g) and cook until al dente according to package instructions (approx. 8–10 min).
   • Drain in a colander, rinse briefly with cold water and let drain well.
2. 2

   Mix and layer

   • Place the drained pasta in a bowl, season with about 3 g salt and freshly grated nutmeg to taste.
   • Stir in pieces of butter (64 g total) and about one third of the grated Parmesan (approx. 40 g).
3. 3

   Bake

   • Grease a baking dish with a little butter and sprinkle the bottom with breadcrumbs (about 20 g).
   • Transfer the pasta to the dish, top with the remaining Parmesan to form an even cheese crust.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 15–20 minutes until the top is golden and lightly crisp.
   • Remove from the oven, let rest briefly and serve as a side to roasts, cutlets or fritters.