method
1. Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain and rinse.
2. Melt butter in a flameproof casserole, saute onion and garlic until tender.
3. Add macaroni and all remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese and parsley and mix together thoroughly.
4. Cover and cook in a slow oven 150-160°C (300-325°F) for approximately 45 minutes or until hot.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve with hot crusty French bread.
6. Cooking tip: Macaroni pieces often stick together during cooking. To prevent this pour macaroni into boiling, salted water, stirring constantly.
7. Keep stirring until water returns to the boil, boil rapidly for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover pan and leave for 30 minutes.
serving amount
serves: 4
rate this recipe