No Tofu Cookbook-Baked Mac Casserole

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* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Baked Macaroni Noodle Casserole

 

Recipe By : Susan Sassaman Claessens

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 Cups Macaroni

1 1/2 Cups 6 Oz- Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 Cup Fresh Whole Grain Bread Crumbs

1 Egg -- beaten

1 Cup Tomato Sauce

1 Cup Low Fat Milk

1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Celery

1/4 Cup Finely Diced Green Bell Pepper

1/4 Cup Grated Onion

Dash Freshly Grated Nutmeg

Dash Paprika

Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese -- for garnish

 

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil a deep casserole dish.

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the macaroni and cook

until quite firm-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly under

cold running water.

Layer 1/3 the macaroni, 1/3 of the cheese and 1/3 cup of the bread

crumbs in prepared dish. Repeat with remaining macaroni, cheese and bread

crumbs,making 2 more layers.

Combine the egg, tomato sauce, milk, celery, bell pepper, onion, nutmeg

and paprika. Pour this mixture over the macaroni using a spoon to help the

liquid reach the bottom of the baking dish if necessary. Top casserole

with Parmesan Cheese.

Bake casserole 45 minutes, or until browned at the edges.

 

 

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NOTES : You could use whole wheat pasta with this for extra fiber.