CRUSHED MACARONI AND VEGETABLES

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This came from Lucca, Italy and has been a family favorite .This is a great dish and simple for a quick side dish.

Provided by Rhonda Wheeler

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/8 c oil
1/3 c water
3 cloves garlic,finely chopped
1 1/2 c macaroni , crushed
3 tomatoes , cored and sliced 1/4" thick
2 c spinach leaves,stemmed and cut into large pieces
1/2 c parsley
1 1/2 c stewed tomatoes
1 c shredded cheese,any kind

Steps:

  • 1. Grease an 8" square baking dish with 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • 2. Mix oil,water, and garlic in a bowl and arrange tomato slices in a single layer in the greased baking dish.Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Put macaroni in a baggie and let air out and seal.Roll with a rolling pin until pasta is in small pieces.
  • 4. Combine spinach and parsley and spread half over tomatoes.
  • 5. Sprinkle crushed macaroni over the top of the spinach
  • 6. Over the top of macaroni add the rest of spinach and parsley. Then spread stewed tomatoes over all.
  • 7. Drizzle oil and garlic mixture over top of stewed tomatoes and cover dish with foil or lid
  • 8. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour.2-3 minutes before done ,uncover and sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese on top till melted.

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