MEATLESS ITALIAN MACARONI BAKE
About four years ago, I happen to come across this tasty "meatless" macaroni dish at Recipezaar. I did however, tweak the recipe, and now it's become a family favorite.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
- 2. In a 3-quart saucepan, cook the macaroni in boiling water until tender. Drain well. (If you decide to use Rotini pasta in place of the elbow macaroni, be sure to use at least 2-1/2 cups, and cook the pasta for 10 minutes.)
- 3. Add the drained macaroni back into the pan, then add in the mayonnaise, stewed tomatoes, a 3/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, and the Italian seasoning; stir the ingredients.
- 4. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.
- 5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella over the casserole, and bake uncovered in the oven for 20 minutes.
- 6. Before serving, I lightly sprinkle a bit of dried parsley flakes on top the casserole. Also, you'll notice this recipe doesn't state to add any salt or pepper. I add those spices to my plate when seated at the table.
- 7. *Note: When making this casserole, you can substitute another type of pasta for the macaroni. Sometimes I'll use Radiatore Pasta, or even Rotini. (I do however, cook the Radiatore Pasta for 10 minutes.) I have also prepared this meatless casserole using a four cheese blend, instead of the mozzarella cheese. Surprisingly it turned out to be quite good. (See additional photos which I added.) One more thing, you can also substitute a can of diced tomatoes (which has basil, garlic & oregano in it), for the stewed tomatoes.
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KYAW ZIN LINN
k_linn@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Adelaide Garrison
a20@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nadeem Iqbal
nadeem-i@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Ashik Vau
v@hotmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the tomatoes and the creaminess of the cheese go perfectly together.
Keith Jenkins
keithj78@yahoo.comThis dish is so comforting and delicious. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Prince Kamran
kamranp24@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Benny Machaba
machabab@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli and zucchini, and they worked perfectly in this dish.
Debbie Adamczyk
debbie@gmail.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless macaroni bake. The vegetables were flavorful and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious.
Prithu Aryal
aryal-prithu60@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to transport and it always gets rave reviews.
{Adore_Tiannaa}
{adore_tiannaa}@yahoo.comI love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it was still delicious.
Shamsuddeen Y. Adam
s.a89@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the macaroni and cheese, and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
Nathaneal Casteel
c.nathaneal@hotmail.comI made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Pinky rigala
p-r46@hotmail.comThis meatless Italian macaroni bake is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of pasta, vegetables, and cheese is a surefire hit with the whole family.