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Gratin potatoes#bake pasta#
Certainly! Here are simple recipes for baked pasta and gratin potatoes:
**Baked Pasta:**
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (about 225g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
3. In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat with the remaining pasta and cheese.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot.
**Gratin Potatoes:**
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a saucepan, heat the cream and minced garlic until warm but not boiling.
3. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a greased baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with half of the cheese.
4. Pour half of the warm cream mixture over the potatoes.
5. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, cheese, and cream.
6. Dot the top with butter pieces.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
8. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your delicious baked pasta and gratin potatoes!
Homemade vanilla cake !!!
Certainly! Here's a classic vanilla cake recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, you can frost and decorate the cakes as desired. Enjoy your homemade vanilla cake!
Ice cream cake
Great! Here's a simple ice cream cake recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 box of your favorite cake mix
- Ingredients required for the cake mix (eggs, oil, water)
- 1.5 quarts (about 1.4 liters) of your preferred ice cream flavor
- Whipped cream and toppings (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven and prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
2. Bake the cake in two round pans.
3. Once the cakes are cool, soften the ice cream.
4. Place one cake layer in the bottom of a springform pan.
5. Spread a layer of softened ice cream over the cake.
6. Add the second cake layer on top and press down gently.
7. Freeze the entire cake for a few hours or until the ice cream is firm.
8. Before serving, decorate with whipped cream and your favorite toppings.
Enjoy your homemade ice cream cake!
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