Vegan Cheesy Tomato Macaroni Recipe

Vegan Cheesy Tomato Macaroni Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 2 1/2 cups Mornay-Style Cheese Sauce
• 1 ripe tomato, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan or Parmasio

Method

1. In large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the onion and garlic, cover and cook until soft, about 10 minutes
3. Stir in the tomatoes, oregano and salt and pepper to taste
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes
5. Set aside
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F
7. Lightly oil a 9 x 13inch baking dish and set aside
8. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes
9. Drain well and return to the pot
10. Add the tomato mixture and the Mornay sauce and mix well
11. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish
12. Top with the sliced tomato, fanning the slices around the perimeter of the casserole
13. Sprinkle with Parmesan
14. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes
15. Uncover and continue baking until top is lightly browned, about 10 minutes longer
16. Serve immediately

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