Bajan Macaroni Pie with Spiced Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 5 oz elbow macaroni
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 small tomato, sliced
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Heat oven to 400°F and cook macaroni 2 minutes short of the package directions.
2. Make a quick sauce by cooking butter and flour, whisking in milk, then stirring in mustard and three-quarters of the cheese.
3. Stir macaroni and beaten egg into the sauce, transfer to a small baking dish, top with remaining cheese and bake until browned, 18 to 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile cook tomato, onion, allspice, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small skillet until jammy.
5. Rest pie 5 minutes, cut into squares and serve with the warm tomatoes.

Allergen note: Contains gluten, dairy, egg and mustard.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.