Name: Macaroni cheese with tomato & basil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

Macaroni cheese with tomato & basil

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

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

30M

Total

50M

Ingredients

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

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.

✦ 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.
Note

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