Blush Mac And Cheese With Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Blush Mac And Cheese With Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked corkscrew pasta; 1 (1-pint) container grape tomatoes; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/4 cup diced shallots; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 ounces baby spinach leaves; 4 ounces reduced-fat sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked corkscrew pasta
1 (1-pint) container grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup diced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces baby spinach leaves
4 ounces reduced-fat sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
3
While pasta cooks, place tomatoes on a jelly-roll pan lined with foil. Broil 8 minutes or until tomatoes are beginning to blacken.
4
While tomatoes cook, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add diced shallots, minced garlic, and thyme; saute 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, black pepper, and salt; bring to a boil. Cook 4 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add spinach, stirring constantly until spinach starts to wilt. Add shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta. Top with the roasted tomatoes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked corkscrew pasta, 1 (1-pint) container grape tomatoes, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/4 cup diced shallots, and more.

Yes, Blush Mac And Cheese With Tomatoes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blush Mac And Cheese With Tomatoes

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