Another Tasty Post...

Here is another recipe that I really like to make.  I consider it a tad more fancy even though it is like glorified mac-n-cheese! :)  I got the recipie off of Everyday Itialian on the food network, so I take none of the credit! 

Creamy Baked Fettuccine with Asiago and Thyme

• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 2 cups grated Asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
• 2 (8 ounce) containers of creme fraiche (I have never found this so I just use sour cream)
• 1 cup grated parmesan
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.  Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid (I don't drain it.  I just use tongs and lift it into my sauce bowl.  Then its easy to scoop out the cup of water).  

In a large bowl combine the 2 cups Asiago cheese, creme fraiche (or sour cream), parmesan, thyme, salt, pepper, cooked pasta and pasta cooking liquid.  Gently toss until all the ingredients are combined and the pasta is coated (the sauce is usually a bit liquid at this point don't worry!).  Place the pasta in a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup asiago cheese.  Bake until golden on top, about 25 minutes.  Let sit for at least 5 minutes and serve.  

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