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15 Oct 2013

Macaroni and fresh Tomato Cheese

Everyone (well almost everyone) enjoys a good macaroni cheese.  It is just one of those wonderful homely dishes.  And so easy to prepare.  This is my recipe, I love adding fresh veg in the middle of mine for some extra flavour.

Macaroni and tomato Cheese


Ingredients
500g macaroni pasta
dash of olive oil
625ml (2 and half cups) milk
45ml  (3 Tbls) cornflour
salt, white pepper and nutmeg
375ml (1 and half cups) grated Cheddar Cheese
30ml (2 Tbls) grated Parmesan cheese
10ml (2 tsp) Dijon Mustard
4 fresh Tomatoes sliced
1 bunch fresh Spinach leaves chopped
Macaroni layered with fresh tomato and spinach
Method:
*  Preheat oven to 180C (350F)
*  Cook the Macaroni in boiling salted water as per packet instructions.  Drain and stir in a bit of Olive oil to prevent it from sticking.
*  In a small bowl or mug:  add the cornflour.  Mix to a runny paste with a little of the milk.
*  In a saucepan:  Heat up the milk. Add the cornflour paste, and mix with a whisk until thick and smooth on medium heat.
*  Add and mix in: the salt, pepper, nutmeg, half of the cheese, Parmesan and the mustard.
*  Add the Macoroni and cheese sauce together in a large bowl.
*  In a deep sided rectangular casserole dish add:  Half the Macaroni Cheese mix.  Then add a layer of freshly sliced tomatoes and fresh spinach.   Top with the remainder of the mac cheese.
* And  finally sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese
*  Bake in a moderate oven for about 35 minutes, or until the top is a lovely golden brown.
Ready to go in the oven
Tips and Suggestions:
*  Sprinkle a dash of Cayenne pepper on-top to spice it up.
*  You can add other veggies such as onion, garlic and peppers.
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1 comment:

  1. Looks delish will print and save for future try thanks for share :)

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