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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Bridgette Bre
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of vegetarian dishes, but this one was really good. I would definitely make it again.
Momin Bhai
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
daahir Boss
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I often add some extra vegetables to make it even healthier.
Afroja Khoton
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bryce Stansell
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was too thick and the pasta was mushy.
solaykha omar
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always delicious.
Mimoza Derguti
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Netiss Yadav
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a meatless pasta dish.
Max Hacker
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the pasta was overcooked.
Tam'Ba “Ms.Tam” Rean
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the crispy topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Soso Jordan
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless macaroni bake. The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
shashika amantha
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.