Creamy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish; 1 lb pasta elbows or 1 lb pasta, twists or 1 lb corkscrew macaroni; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups milk; 4 cloves garlic, minced; salt & pepper; 3 cups cheddar cheese; 3 cups monterey jack cheese; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 ½ cups diced fresh tomatoes; ¾ cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
1 lb pasta elbows or 1 lb pasta, twists or 1 lb corkscrew macaroni
½ cup all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt & pepper
3 cups cheddar cheese
3 cups monterey jack cheese
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 ½ cups diced fresh tomatoes
¾ cup breadcrumbs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Butter a 9 X 13 ovenproof dish.
3
Cook pasta about 8 minutes; drain, run pasta under cold water for 1 minute; drain well.
4
In a wide pot melt the butter; whisk in flour; cook 1 minute, whisking.
5
Whisk in milk and garlic; cook over med low heat until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
6
Season with salt& pepper.
7
Add cheeses, thyme and tomatoes; stir until cheese has melted; stir in reserved pasta.
8
Transfer to buttered dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs; bake until top is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

1595

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish, 1 lb pasta elbows or 1 lb pasta, twists or 1 lb corkscrew macaroni, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 5 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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