Greek-Style Baked Macaroni
This delicious baked macaroni dish from Greece is great for the whole family! Try it with tomatoes fresh from the garden or your local farmers' market.
Ingredients
- 3 cup(s) very ripe fresh tomatoes, blanched and peeled
- 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
- 4 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) sea salt ( a few dashes)
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 16 ounce(s) whole wheat macaroni
- 1/2 cup(s) Grated Parmesan cheese, or as much as desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut tomatoes into small pieces and place in an oven-proof dish.
- Add oil, celery, salt, pepper and 2 cups of warm water and stir.
- Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and add macaroni, stirring with a fork to make sure it does not stick together.
- Return to oven.
- It should be ready when water has evaporated, approximately 20 minutes.
- If water is evaporated and macaroni is not soft, add a little more water and cook a little longer.
- Serve with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.
- Try it with whole wheat wagon wheels, bow ties, or shells to add extra fun for your little ones!.
Nutrition
Calories: 2366.96kcalCarbohydrates: 368.86gProtein: 66.84gFat: 62.78gSaturated Fat: 7.57gSodium: 1061.53mgFiber: 45.04gSugar: 33.93g
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