The savoury version: “Germknödel” with Tyrolean bacon and pumpkin
Ingredients for 4
500 g elbow macaroni
800 ml whole milk
300 ml vegetable broth
100 ml heavy cream
2 tbsp cream cheese, plain or herb-flavoured
20 g butter
2 handfuls of grated alpine cheese
Salt/pepper
150g HANDL TYROL Ham Cubes
Fresh herbs, as desired
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Method
Level of difficulty:
Hobby cook
- In a pot: bring milk, broth, cream, butter, seasoned with salt and pepper, along with the pasta to a boil. Let it simmer covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the pasta is cooked al dente, remove the pot from the heat.
- Meanwhile, fry the ham cubes in a pan until crispy and set them aside. Chop fresh herbs.
- Stir cream cheese and grated cheese into the cooked pasta until the alpine cheese is melted. Taste again, mix in fresh herbs, and garnish with the crispy ham cubes.
A quick dish for the whole family!