Macaroni And Cheese Arrabiata Recipes

MACARONI AND CHEESE ARRABIATA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente.
• In a medum skillet heat olive oil.
• Saute garlic until golden.
• Add the tomatoes and the peppers.
• Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes, until tomatoes are almost mushy.
• Stir in olives and basil and set aside.
• Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
• Stir in flour.
• Cook and whisk over medium heat for l minute.
• Add milk all at once, whisking until smooth.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in fontina and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
• Stir until cheese melts.
• Add salt to taste.
• Stir in tomato mixture and stir well.
• Drain macaroni.
• Return to pasta pot and shake until all moisture evaporates.
• Add sauce, sirring well to coat all the pasta.
• Pour into a 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan chees.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, until golden brown.

ARRABIATA

Steps:

• In skillet, saute garlic in olive oil until garlic is lightly browned.
• Add italian style stewed tomatoes and crushed red peppr.
• Simmer for approx 20 minutes on low.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• When both arrabiata sauce and pasta are done, toss together.
• Toss in cheese while sauce is hot so it will melt.