Recipe

Macaroni cheese with tomato and basil

Oct 27, 2013 1:00pm
  • 20 mins preparation
  • 40 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Macaroni cheese with tomato and basil
  • 2 cup macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1 cup thickened cream
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves

Method

Macaroni cheese with tomato and basil
  • 1
    Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. lightly grease a 25cm square casserole dish.
  • 2
    Cook macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella with the tasty cheese, cream and eggs. Season to taste. Add macaroni and stir to combine. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • 4
    Arrange tomato slices over the macaroni. Top with the combined breadcrumbs and remaining mozzarella.
  • 5
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden, scatter over basil leaves and cut into squares. Serve with salad, if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, reduce the mozzarella to 1 cup and add 1/2 cup parmesan. You could also whisk in 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard with the cream.

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