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Creamy winter pasta — calm Nordic everyday food in one pan
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Creamy winter pasta — calm Nordic everyday food in one pan

A soft, creamy winter pasta with sweet root vegetables, kale and a mild cheese sauce. A calm, filling everyday dish that feels like a warm layer on a cold day.

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35 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Pasta

    • 14.1 oz Dried pasta (e.g. penne or fusilli)
    • 1 tbsp Salt for the cooking water

  • Vegetables

    • 2 tbsp Butter or oil
    • 1 stk Onion, finely chopped
    • 2 fed Garlic, finely chopped
    • 2 stk Carrots, coarsely grated
    • 3.5 oz Kale or spinach, coarsely chopped

  • Creamy sauce

    • about 1.1 cup Double cream
    • about 0.4 cup Water or vegetable stock
    • 2.6 oz Grated cheese

  • Seasoning

    • ½ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper
    • 1 skv Lemon juice
    • 1 bundt Fresh herbs (parsley or chives)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta

    1. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. Reserve some cooking water and drain the rest.
    10 min
  2. 2

    Fry the vegetables

    1. Heat butter or oil in a large pan. Softly fry the onion and garlic. Add the carrots and fry briefly.
    5 min
    Medium heat
  3. 3

    Make the sauce

    1. Add the cream and water/stock. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Fold in the kale or spinach until wilted.
    5 min
    Medium heat
  4. 4

    Melt in the cheese

    1. Turn down the heat and stir in the cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with lemon, salt and pepper.
    3 min
    Low heat
  5. 5

    Toss the pasta

    1. Toss the pasta in the sauce. Adjust with a little cooking water until creamy. Serve with fresh herbs.
    4 min
    Low heat

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

650kcal

Protein

22g

Fat

25g

Carbs

80g

Serving Size

400g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve in deep bowls with herbs on top
  • • Offer a little extra lemon juice at the table
  • • Top with extra grated cheese for those who want it

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfri: Cold sparkling water with a slice of lemon

Side Pairings

  • • A simple green salad with oil and lemon
  • • Light or wholegrain baguette for mopping up sauce

Dessert Pairings

  • • Light fruit salad
  • • A small bowl of berries with yoghurt

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 1 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Cool the pasta completely, pack into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Thaw slowly in the fridge.

Reheating

  • • Pan: Warm the pasta gently in a pan with a splash of water or milk until creamy and heated through. (Low heat)
  • • Microwave: Microwave in short bursts, stirring in between. Add a spoonful of water or milk if needed.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Grate the carrots on the coarse side of the grater for better texture.
  • • Prepare all the vegetables
  • • before you start frying — the dish comes together more smoothly.

Cooking

  • • Save some pasta water — it helps adjust the sauce.
  • • Turn down the heat
  • • when adding the cheese

Serving

  • • Serve with freshly ground pepper on top for extra warmth.
  • • Top with a few extra herbs for a green
  • • calm touch on the plate.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a little chilli for more warmth
  • Use grated Parmesan for more depth
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce

Health

  • Use wholegrain pasta
  • Swap cream for cooking cream or milk
  • Add more vegetables such as leek or celery

Method

  • Finish the dish in the oven with cheese on top as a pasta bake
  • Make the sauce ahead and warm it at serving time
  • Cook it in one pot by simmering the pasta directly in the sauce

Toppings

  • Toasted sunflower seeds on top
  • Crisp bread croutons
  • Extra kale fried until crisp

Author

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad med ro.

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad med ro.