Macaroni Cheese With Diced Tomatoes Recipes

MACARONI & CHEESE WITH DICED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. NOTE: instead of using 4 cups of half & half I used 2 cups of evaporated milk and 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. I also used regular diced tomatoes instead of petite. Spray a 13 X9 deep dish casserole dish with non stick cooking spray & set aside till needed
• 2. Boil macaroni add 1 Tablespoon of salt to water and cook for 6 minutes only. Then drain in a strainer or colander and pour back into the pot. Then add in the 2 cans of diced tomatoes UNDRAINED. Cook over medium high heat until most of the liquid has been absorbed into the pasta, about 5 minutes all the while you are continuously stirring to prevent pasta from sticking. Then remove from heat & set aside.
• 3. Next melt butter in a medium size sauce pan over medium high heat.
• 4. Add in the flour & cayenne Pepper, and stir until mixture becomes a thick paste.
• 5. These are some of the ingredients to make the sauce. The flour Evaporated milk and heavy cream and chicken broth.
• 6. Slowly Add in the milk and cream mixture along with the chicken broth, then whisk constantly to incorporate the flour mixture into the liquid, constantly whisking and stirring until mixture begins to come to a boil.
• 7. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until mixture begins to thicken, about 15 minutes, and it will coat the back of a spoon.
• 8. Remove from heat, then pour in both shredded cheeses, and stir until the cheese melts . Add in the steak seasoning, granulated garlic, & blend together.
• 9. Now pour about half of the cheese mixture over the macaroni, and stir to blend together. Then add in the cheddar cheese cubes, and mozzarella cheese cubes. Stir to mix into macaroni.
• 10. Repeat with the remaining sauce, and stir until cheese sauce is mixed into the macaroni. Now pour into prepared casserole dish, and bake in preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 -20 minutes. Place dish in a rimmed baking pan to catch any potential spills. PLEASE ALLOW CASSEROLE TO REST FOR 10 TO 15 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING, so it has time to set and come together.
• 11. Serve and enjoy,

TOMATO N CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into saucepan., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BEEFY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare your mac and cheese per instructions on the box. Set aside.
• Fry your ground beef the with onion added and add whatever spice you like.
• Garlic, Salt and Pepper are my favorites.
• After you drain your hamburger you can add the mac and cheese to it.
• Add your can of diced tomatoes, mix well and heat thru.
• If you want you can throw some veggies in the mix as well.
• Enjoy!

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Heat large pot of salted water to boiling. Add pasta and cook until tender but still very firm. Drain thoroughly and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Heat, stirring constantly, until simmering. Stir in tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add 1 cup Cheddar, the Gruyere, and Parmesan to sauce and stir to combine. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to combine. Transfer 2-1/2 quart casserole.
• Bake 15 minutes. Stir carefully but thoroughly, then sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. Bake until bubbling hot and cheese is golden brown, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand 2-3 minutes before serving.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni according to the package directions and drain.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a large (2 quart) casserole with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the macaroni with the butter, beaten egg, and 1 3/4 cups of cheese. Stir it thoroughly.
• Place the macaroni mixture in the microwave oven on high for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese more thoroughly. Mix it well.
• Add the milk, salt, mustard and tomatoes to the macaroni and toss.
• Pour the mixture into the casserole and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Sprinkle it with the remaining cheese and bread crumbs and bake it, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until it is set.
• (Meanwhile, prepare a salad, if you are serving it.)
• Serve it immediately, refrigerate it for up to 24 hours, or freeze it for up to 3 months.