MAC AND CHEESE ALA TESSA

MAC AND CHEESE ALA TESSA
500 g cooked macaroni
500 g mince
1 medium onion chopped
1 spring onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
(those that like a bit of hot – add 1 small red chilli chopped)
1 large tomato sliced
1 cup cheddar cheese grated
Salt, pepper and spices to taste for mince
Olive oil for frying
400 ml milk
¼ cup dry white wine
1 egg
¼ cup cake flour
Salt, pepper and parsley to taste

Fry onion, spring onion and garlic in olive oil.
Add mince and spices to taste.
(I like worchester, tomato and chutney sauce also – just a dollop of each).
Mix mince and macaroni together and pour into oven proof dish.
Whisk milk, wine, egg, flour, salt, pepper and parsley together.
Pour milk mixture over mince and mac in dish.
Placed sliced tomatoes in a layer on top.
Top with cheese.
Bake in oven at 200ºC for about 20 – 25 minutes.
Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe and photo: Tessa Nel