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Half Penne and Munster Pasta Sandwich

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Cooked fresh Half Penne is pressed into two thin pasta cakes, filled with aged Munster, and browned in a skillet until crisp outside and melted inside. A quick dinner idea, ready in 25 minutes.

≈ 22 kcal/100 g · ≈ 41 kcal/serving

25 minEasyFusion

For meat, fish and egg dishes, verify the stated internal temperature with a food thermometer. Official temperature chart

Ingredients

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Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling140 g
Aged Munster wedge, thinly sliced55 g
Cooking oil5 ml
Salt1.5 g
Water180 ml

Cookware and utensils

Large pot
Colander
Nonstick skillet
Spatula
Plate

Directions

01
Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot.
Products
Water — 180 ml; Salt — 1.5 g
Action
boil
Time
5 min
Temperature
boiling
02
Cook the fresh chilled Half Penne in the boiling water until just tender.
Products
Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling — 140 g
Action
cook
Time
4 min
Temperature
boiling water
03
Drain the Half Penne thoroughly in a colander.
Products
Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling — 140 g
Action
drain
Time
1 min
Temperature
—
04
Divide the drained Half Penne into two equal portions and press each portion into a thin round cake.
Products
Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling — 140 g
Action
shape
Time
4 min
Temperature
—
05
Place the aged Munster slices on one pasta cake and cover them with the second cake.
Products
Aged Munster wedge, thinly sliced — 55 g; Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling — 140 g
Action
assemble
Time
2 min
Temperature
—
06
Heat the cooking oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Products
Cooking oil — 5 ml
Action
heat
Time
2 min
Temperature
medium heat
07
Cook the pasta sandwich until its underside is crisp and golden.
Products
Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling — 140 g; Aged Munster wedge, thinly sliced — 55 g
Action
fry
Time
3 min
Temperature
medium heat
08
Turn the sandwich with a spatula and cook until the second side is crisp and the Munster is melted.
Products
Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling — 140 g; Aged Munster wedge, thinly sliced — 55 g
Action
turn
Time
3 min
Temperature
medium heat
09
Transfer the sandwich to a plate, cut it in half, and serve hot.
Products
Fresh chilled Half Penne, egg pasta, soft wheat, smooth, no filling — 140 g; Aged Munster wedge, thinly sliced — 55 g
Action
serve
Time
1 min
Temperature
hot

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