MACARONI AND CHEESE I

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Easy and very good. Soothing on a cold day together with a salad.

Provided by lise

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup bread crumbs
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until onions have a rich golden color. Mix in the tomatoes and the spices. Stir in milk and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Let sauce simmer gently until the cheese is melted, stirring often. Mix in the cooked macaroni.
  • Transfer macaroni and cheese to an ovenproof pan. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Dice remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and spread evenly over the top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 401.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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