Macaroni Bake with Ham and Peppers Recipe

Name: Macaroni Bake with Ham and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
2
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat.
3
Add the macaroni and cook according to the package instructions, until barely tender.
4
Drain well.
5
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
6
Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until softened but not browned.
7
Add the tomatoes, ham, wine, and oregano and bring to a boil.
8
Simmer for 23 minutes to reduce slightly.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Stir in the macaroni and season with salt and pepper.
11
Spread in a 2 quart (2 liter) baking dish.
12
Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and butter, and sprinkle on top.
13
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 1520 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
14
Serve hot.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni or other tube-shaped pasta, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 red onion, thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Macaroni Bake with Ham and Peppers 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.

Macaroni Bake with Ham and Peppers

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