Baked Macaroni Noodle Casserole Recipe

Name: Baked Macaroni Noodle Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. Macaroni; 1 1/2 c. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 c. Fresh Whole Grain Bread Crumbs; 1 x Egg, beaten; 1 c. Tomato Sauce; 1 c. Low Fat Lowfat milk; 1/4 c. Finely Minced Celery; 1/4 c. Finely Diced Green Bell Pepper; 1/4 c. Grated Onion; 1 dsh Freshly Grated Nutmeg; 1 dsh Paprika Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 c. Macaroni
1 1/2 c. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 c. Fresh Whole Grain Bread Crumbs
1 x Egg, beaten
1 c. Tomato Sauce
1 c. Low Fat Lowfat milk
1/4 c. Finely Minced Celery
1/4 c. Finely Diced Green Bell Pepper
1/4 c. Grated Onion
1 dsh Freshly Grated Nutmeg
1 dsh Paprika Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Lightly oil a deep casserole dish.
3
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
4
Stir in the macaroni and cook till quite hard-tender, about 5 min.
5
Drain and rinse briefly under cool running water.
6
Layer 1/3 the macaroni, 1/3 of the cheese and 1/3 c. of the bread crumbs in prepared dish.
7
Repeat with remaining macaroni, cheese and bread crumbs,making 2 more layers.
8
Combine the egg, tomato sauce, lowfat milk, celery, bell pepper, onion, nutmeg and paprika.
9
Pour this mix over the macaroni using a spoon to help the liquid reach the bottom of the baking dish if necessary.
10
Top casserole with Parmesan Cheese.
11
Bake casserole 45 min, or possibly till browned at the edges.

566

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. Macaroni, 1 1/2 c. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1 c. Fresh Whole Grain Bread Crumbs, 1 x Egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Baked Macaroni Noodle Casserole Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!