THE gratin noodles I’m a iconic dish of theHarry’s Bar, the family’s legendary Venetian restaurant Cipriani, historic destination for aristocrats, writers and the international jet set. It is said that this recipe was loved by Maria Callas. Here’s how to prepare it at home.
Ingrediants
- 250 g of egg noodles with spinach
- 50 g of Prague ham
- 50 g of butter
- 30 g of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 ml of bechamel
- a tablespoon of coarse salt
A easy recipe and surprising at the same time: here is the gratin noodles, a dish that is a real one icon, as it is one of the symbols of the cuisine ofHarry’s Bar, the famous Venetian restaurant of Arrigo Cipriani, which in the 50s and 60s was the destination of the national and international jet set, a true symbol of glamor.
Simplicity of execution and care in the choice of ingredients are the characteristics that make this egg pasta a winning idea to delight your guests: so much so that it is said that even Maria Callas he was enthusiastic about it and always ordered it when he was in Venice.
It’s about a baked au gratin pasta made with green egg noodles, Prague ham, butter, grated cheese and bechamel. Refined in its simplicity, this recipe is ideal for a Sunday lunch, but also for a special occasion, for example to be presented as elegant first course for the holiday season.
OTHER TASTY RECIPES: Crêpes with cooked ham and bechamel, tagliolini cream and ham gratin, Tagliatelline au gratin
How to prepare: Tagliolini au gratin
- Execution
- easy
- Preparation time
- 15 min
- Cooking time
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15 min
- Portions
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4
How to prepare: Tagliolini au gratin
Preparing the recipe for tagliolini au gratin is very simple. First, cut the ham slice into julienne strips and boil 3 liters of salted water in a large saucepan. Dip the tagliolini in for the required cooking time, it will take 2/3 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 30 g of butter in a large pan, add the strips of ham, mix and cook for a minute.
Add the pasta and another 15 g of butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and mix everything well.
In an ovenproof dish, grind the dough into a thin layer and pour over the béchamel (to be prepared with our recipe) covering the entire surface, even on the edges. Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese and cut some flakes from the remaining butter to complete the dish. Bake at 180 ° in a preheated oven with the grill function on: place the pan as close as possible to the heat source for about 3/4 minutes until the surface is golden brown and the sauce has made small bubbles on the surface.
Remove from the oven and immediately serve the gratin noodles: you can accompany them with grated cheese to taste.
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