Leek and macaroni loaf with fresh tomato sauce | Reader's Digest Australia

Name: Leek and macaroni loaf with fresh tomato sauce | Reader's Digest Australia
Ingredients: 700 g leeks, 6 with outer layers removed and reserved, the remainder thinly sliced; 100 g macaroni or penne rigati (ridged penne); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 30 g watercress, trimmed; 1 cup (250 g) cottage cheese, drained; ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan; 3 eggs; 1 medium–sized slice soft grain bread, about 30 g; 2 teaspoons English mustard; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; salt and pepper; watercress sprigs to garnish; Tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 500 g ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped; 6 fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar

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This is the perfect choice when you fancy a change from meat, and it will appeal to the whole family. For a well–balanced meal, start with a root vegetable soup, and serve the loaf with a mixed...

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Ingredients

700 g leeks, 6 with outer layers removed and reserved, the remainder thinly sliced
100 g macaroni or penne rigati (ridged penne)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
30 g watercress, trimmed
1 cup (250 g) cottage cheese, drained
½ cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan
3 eggs
1 medium–sized slice soft grain bread, about 30 g
2 teaspoons English mustard
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper
watercress sprigs to garnish
Tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
500 g ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
6 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar