Wholewheat foods are satisfying and a great source of fibre for a healthy digestive system. This dish avoids using cream, for a healthier sauce too.
Method
The Sauce
- Heat the oil on a saucepan and add the chopped onion.
- Gently cook for about 5 minutes until soft but not brown.
- Add the rice and stir in for 2 minutes.
- Add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the rice is very soft.
- Blend the rice and liquid with a hand blender or in a food processor.
- Add more liquid if you need to get a thick pourable sauce.
- Season to taste.
Macaroni and Cheese
- Pre heat oven to 190oC and coat your baking dish with a light oil
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the pasta to cook for 5-6 minutes
- Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, mix well with the grated cheese and place in dish.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated parmesan and sprinkle on top.
- Bake until the top is golden brown and the sauce bubbling.
Ingredients
Recipe
- 225 grams Wholewheat Macaroni
- 200 Grated cheese
- 100 Fresh wholewheat breadcrumbs
- 50 Grated parmesan cheese
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon(s) Olive oil
- 1 Onion
- 140 grams Rice
- 240 mL Stock