This is a hearty, rustic, warm-you-from-the-inside baked pasta casserole. It’s what to make when the weather report icons are snowflakes or thunderclouds. Mustard notes cut into the starchy goodness of potatoes and pasta. Dueling cheeses bridge all the components, and shredded cabbage and leeks deliver winter green. It’s the sort of thing you can prep a day or two ahead of time, then bake when convenient. The sort of food that pairs well with a stormy night.
Let’s break it down a bit. The thing that makes this recipe special is arguably the play between the starchiness of the pasta and potatoes and the more intense bite of the mustard. You can, of course, adjust the amount of mustard to your liking. The amount note down below is straight up the middle. It’s neither meek or assertive once the casserole is baked. But keep in mind, the type of mustard you will also be a factor. What I’m trying to say is: feel free to adjust to your tastes.
You can see the chop of the cabbage in the photo up above. But note, you can cut it more finely if you like the cabbage to blend in more. Alternately, you might go with wider ribbons if you like the cabbage component more pronounced. You can see the pasta component below – before boiling and after.
This begs to be served alongside a big green salad. Something like this kale salad. Or, this Anna Jones salad is always a hit. If you’re up some something a bit unexpected and absolutely awesome, this cilantro salad is your move.
If a salad feels too ambitious, roast some broccoli while the casserole is baking, and do a roasted version of this Broccoli Apple Salad. This roasted broccoli is also always quick to disappear. And one last idea, if you have any kale chips on hand, I love to shower the baked pasta with them before serving.
Like most casseroles or lasagnas, this is a bit of a project. But, in the end, there is a good amount of food to enjoy, and the leftovers are great. There are also endless ways to tweak it.
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