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Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)

A recipe for Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni)! Pasta and potatoes are coated in a creamy cheese sauce and served with applesauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Swiss

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227 grams) thick-cut bacon cut crosswise into 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) slices
  • 2 large onions peeled and thinly sliced into rings
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 cups (590 milliliters) vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) dried tube-shaped pasta such as hörnli, maccheroni, or penne
  • 1 pound (450 grams) waxy potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-1 inch (1.25-2.5 centimeter) cubes
  • 12 ounces (340 grams) Gruyère or other hard Alpine cheese such as Emmental or Appenzeller, shredded
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • applesauce for serving
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pot over medium low heat.
  2. Add the bacon, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the onion slices are deeply golden, about 20-30 minutes.
  3. Remove the bacon, onion, and garlic to a plate and set aside.
  4. Carefully add 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Add the remaining vegetable broth, followed by the heavy cream.
  6. Once the liquid is starting to bubble, add the pasta and potato cubes, reduce heat to a simmer over low heat, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cover.
  7. Cook, stirring often, until the pasta and potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Remove the pot from heat. Once any remaining liquid has stopped bubbling, add in handfuls of the shredded cheese and mix until everything is combined and smooth.
  9. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  10. Serve immediately with the crispy bacon and onions, applesauce on the side, and optionally parsley for garnish.