Macaroni and Cheese With Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Wonderfully sweet tomato flavored macaroni and cheese. Little twist on a classic favorite! Ingredients:
8 ounces elbow macaroni |
1/4 cup butter |
2 lbs cheese (cubed small) |
1/2 cup milk |
2 tablespoons flour (divided) |
sliced american cheese |
8 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1 (18 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with green peppers and onions (or diced tomatoes) |
Directions:
1. FOR MACARONI AND CHEESE: In med sauce-pan slowly melt cubed cheese over med/low heat taking care not to burn the cheese.
2. After cheese is melted, add 1 tbsp of flour and the butter, stirring till mixed through; slowly add milk to mixture.
3. Meanwhile cook noodles according to pkg/drain.
4. In large mixing bowl or pot used to cook noodles mix noodles and cheese till all noodles are covered.
5. Spoon macaroni and cheese into baking dish and top with sliced American cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and bubbly.
6. FOR TOMATO SAUCE: Best to prepare this 5-10 minutes before macaroni is done baking.
7. Empty 16 ounce can of tomatoes into medium saucepan over medium heat.
8. Add remaining tbsp of flour and 8 tbsp of sugar.
9. Stir continually for 2-3 minutes.
10. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat.
11. Serve over hot macaroni and cheese.
12. Enjoy.
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