HappyCook80's Recipe

Macaroni, Goat Cheese Tomato Casserole

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Macaroni, Goat Cheese Tomato Casserole

2 cups elbow macaroni or other small tubular pasta
1 pound roma tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled or cheddar goat cheese, shredded
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoons finely shredded basil, optional
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook the macaroni until tender but firm, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain into a colander.

In a medium bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with the tomatoes, thyme, goat cheese, garlic, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss to mix well.

Coat an 8 by 11 inch baking dish with the olive oil and place the macaroni mixture into the dish. Evenly pour the chicken broth over the macaroni, then sprinkle with the bread crumbs.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crusty.
Serves 6.