I haven’t tried one yet but mean to some day. Looks like it would be yummy.
Macaroni Beaucaire
NOTE Jacques baked the eggplant 30 min (a lot healthier). On silpat lined sheetpan, he placed s/p eggplant slices--then turned to coat both sides in olive oil. Method is better, but adds prep time.
ELBOWS Set 3/4 c salted elbow cooking liquid in bowl; add 1/4 c ol/oil, 3 tbl Parm, s/p; mix well. Add 8 oz drained al dente elbows, 1/4 c minced chives.
ASSEMBLY Layer in oblong gratin; eggplant, ripe tomato slices to cover bottom; elbows in dressing; top w/ alternate eggplant/tomato slices; cup shredded cheddar (or fave cheese). (Can do ahead to here; fridge.) Set on counter 25-30 min before baking.
FINAL Bake/heat/melt cheese 400 deg 20 min. Serve immediately.
Be careful....they are addictive. I have not had one in decades & am surprised that restaurants don’t make them.