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Imqarrun il-Forn | Maltese Baked Macaroni

Imqarrun il-Forn is an Italian inspired pasta dish from Malta, made with macaroni baked in a bolognese sauce along with creamy cheese. The top is often crispy with added breadcrumbs with soft layers in between.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Malta
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Party
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Street Food
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For the Bolognese sauce

  • 1 medium Onions
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 /2 cup Soya Granules
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • Basil handful
  • Red Chilli Flakes as required

For the Baked Macaronie

  • 1 cup Macaroni Pasta
  • 1 /2 cup Brinjal / Eggplant, grilled
  • 1 / 2 cup Mozzarella
  • 1 /2 cup Cheddar
  • Breadcrumbs for sprinkling on top

Instructions

For the Bolognaise sauce

  • Bring a pot of water to boil with a pinch of turmeric and salt, add the soya granules and simmer for few mins. This gets cooked very quickly, so switch off. Drain on a colander till all the water drips down. If required you a squeeze out the excess water.
  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, saute the finely chopped onions till done, add minced garlic. Saute altogether. Then add the chopped tomatoes, red chilli flakes and cook until the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Then add the tomato puree, bring to a boil and let the sauce become thick.
  • Add the boiled soya granules and combine everything well till the ingredients come together well. This takes about 5 to 7 mins.
  • Add other seasonings and 1 cup water. Simmer until the whole sauce is thick and nicely done.

Assembling the Imqarrun il-forn

  • Boil the macaroni al dente. Save the water and keep it aside.
  • I used a long brinjal, so slice it in length. Grill until golden.
  • Grate the cheese and keep it aside.
  • In the baking tray, place the boiled pasta, spread a layer of the sauce, next add the grilled eggplant.
  • Next layer with grated cheese and finally sprinkle some bread crumbs on the top.
  • Microwave for 2 to 3 mins till the cheese melts.
  • Serve it hot.
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