COOKS CREAMY TOMATO MAC AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Cooks Creamy Tomato Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
good amount of salt for water
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, any flavor
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup milk (1%)
1 cup half-and-half (5%)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add salt.
  • Add macaroni and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and return to pot.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juice and cook, on medium heat, until all the moisture has evaporated.
  • About 5 minutes, stiring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add flour/cayenne and cook 4 minutes.
  • Add heated liquids and whisk.
  • Continue whisking until sauce thickens.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Combine sauce with pasta mixture and turn into a 9x13, greased, casserole dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove and let stand 10-15 minutes.

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