20-Minute Veggie Bake

Janice Lewis
Mansfield, OH

Tasty hot or cold...just slice some garlic bread and dinner is served.

8-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked

1 onion, chopped

1/2 c. celery, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

8-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained

1/4 c. oil

garlic salt to taste

1 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1/2 c. green olives with pimentos, chopped

6-oz. can tomato paste

1 c. water

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Place macaroni in a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish; set aside. In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, green pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add seasonings, olives, tomato paste and water; simmer for 10 minutes. Pour over macaroni; top with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

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Keep veggies fresh longer by wrapping them in paper towels and storing in open plastic zipping bags in the refrigerator.