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Filipino Baked Macaroni

Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion or just to enjoy at home, Filipino Baked Macaroni will make you smile!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

For the Pasta and Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ¼ cup white onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup eggplant chopped
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 cups cooked macaroni pasta

For the Cheese Sauce:

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

For Garnish:

  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Instructions

Prepare the Pasta Sauce:

  • Heat oil in a pot or skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the chopped onions, minced garlic, and red bell pepper for about 1 minute.
  • Add the eggplant and shiitake mushrooms, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce and mix well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked macaroni pasta to the sauce and mix until well coated. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish and set aside.

Make the Cheese Sauce:

  • In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook the roux for about 2 minutes.
  • Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Once the milk is fully incorporated, turn off the heat and add the cheddar and parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.

Assemble and Bake:

  • Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle with dried basil leaves.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 15gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 1067mgPotassium: 583mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1081IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 295mgIron: 2mg

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