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Italian Macaroni and Cheese

A simple yet delicious Italian-style macaroni and cheese with a creamy tomato-based sauce.

45 minutes4 servings
Italian Macaroni and Cheese
Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Combine macaroni with the tomato sauce, transfer to a baking dish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil.

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