Älplermagronen (Swiss Alpine Macaroni) with Gluten-Free Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound Gluten-free macaroni pasta
• 2 medium Potatoes, diced
• 2 medium Onions, sliced
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup Apple sauce
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the 2 medium onions into thin rings. In a large skillet (e.g., 10-inch or 12-inch), melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, then add the sliced 2 medium onions and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are deeply golden brown and caramelized. Remove the onions from the skillet and set them aside.
2. 2Peel and dice the 2 medium potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place the diced 2 medium potatoes in a medium pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potato cubes are tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully drain the water from the pot and set the cooked potatoes aside.
3. 3In a large pot (e.g., 6-quart), bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water, then add the 1 pound of gluten-free macaroni pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente (tender but still firm to the bite). Carefully drain the water from the pot and set the cooked macaroni aside.
4. 4In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked 1 pound of gluten-free macaroni pasta, the cooked 2 medium potatoes, the 1 cup of heavy cream, and the 1.5 cups of grated Gruyère cheese. Add the 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and stir gently until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
5. 5Transfer the macaroni and potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, the cream is bubbly, and the top is lightly golden.
6. 6Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Serve the Älplermagronen hot, topped with the caramelized 2 medium onions, and offer the 1/2 cup of apple sauce on the side.

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