Baked Macaroni With Tomatoes And Cheese
Nutrition
Calories: 484 kcalCarbohydrates: 55 gProtein: 23 gFat: 27 gSaturated Fat: 16 gCholesterol: 47 mgSodium: 277 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 6 gVitamin A: 11.125 IUCalcium: 300 mgIron: 9 mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- ¾ lb elbow macaroni or flat noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Mix together grated cheeses and toss with ground pepper.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and a spoonful of oil, and cook pasta slightly less than al dente, as it will cook further in the oven. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- Preheat oven to 375° F and butter a large, deep baking dish.
- Spoon a third of the Tomato Sauce over bottom of baking dish and top with a third of the noodles, then a third of the cheese. Repeat layers and top with breadcrumbs. Dot with butter.
- Bake, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes, or until top browns and casserole is bubbling. Serve at once.