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Quick to make and full of rich flavors, this pasta casserole makes a satisfying midweek meal or an informal dinner-party dish. Good with a spinach salad.

Yield : 6–8 servings
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 20–25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni or other tube-shaped pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 0ne 14.5 oz (411g) can chopped tomatoes
  • 9 oz (250g) smoked ham, diced
  • 3 tbsp dry white wine or chicken stock
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions, until barely tender. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until softened but not browned.

3. Add the tomatoes, ham, wine, and oregano and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly. Remove from the heat. Stir in the macaroni and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a 2 quart (2 liter) baking dish. Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and butter, and sprinkle on top.

4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Serve hot.

Notes

Prepare through step 3; cool, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bake 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake 15 minutes more, until thoroughly heated.


© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
 

Nutritional Information

Nutrients per serving

Nutritional information is based 8 servings and 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving.

414 kcal
9 % daily value
30 % daily value
1 % daily value
399 mg
53 mg
18 g
5 g
4 g
57 g
29 mg
875 mg
5 g
12 g
20 % daily value

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