This recipe is actually derived from a German Homemade Spaetzle recipe, which is pretty easy and fun to make. I substituted Gnocchi Sardi (Cayuga Pure Organics’ Tent / McCarren Park Greenmarket) for the spaetzle and added leeks.

It really doesn’t get easier or more delicious.

Preheat the over to 350.

Boil a box of pasta in salted water. It doesn’t have to be gnocchi; anything you would use for mac n’ cheese works, like macaroni or orecchiette. Don’t overcook the pasta because you will bake it. 

While you are boiling the pasta, caramelize a big onion and one leek (optional). Slice the onion and leeks and sautee in butter. Do not salt. Once they are browned and gorgeous add salt and pepper.

Grate a half a pound of swiss cheese.

Once pasta is cooked, drain it and toss it on a baking sheet with a little butter, caramelized onions, leeks and swiss cheese (optional: spray sheet with non-stick spray.)

Bake 20min and serve with a side of greens. Makes 4 generous servings.

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  1. You have just made this pregnant woman force her husband to go to the grocery store for pasta, onion, leeks, Swiss cheese and butter at 8:48 pm on a Friday. Good job!

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