Recipe

Macaroni cheese with tomato & basil

Super satisfying macaroni and cheese with a fresh twist of tomato and basil.

Feb 02, 2016 1:25am
  • 20 mins preparation
  • 30 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Macaroni cheese with tomato & basil
  • 2 cup macaroni
  • 1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated tasty cheese
  • 1 cup thickened cream
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • salad to serve

Method

Macaroni cheese with tomato & basil
  • 1
    Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 6-cup casserole dish.
  • 2
    In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain well.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, mix 1 cup mozzarella, tasty cheese, cream and eggs together. Toss through macaroni and season. Pour into dish.
  • 4
    Arrange tomato slices over macaroni. Scatter with combined breadcrumbs and remaining mozzarella.
  • 5
    Bake for 15-20 minutes until macaroni cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve scattered with basil and accompanied with salad.

Notes

✦ Reduce mozzarella cheese to 1 cup and add ½ cup grated parmesan, if preferred. ✦ Try adding 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard whisked in with the cream.

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