Fresh Tomato Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried whole wheat ziti; 1 garlic clove, smashed; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 pounds ripe tomatoes; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups mixed shredded cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound dried whole wheat ziti
1 garlic clove, smashed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 cups mixed shredded cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
3
Mash the garlic into a paste with a pinch of salt and place in a large bowl.
4
Chop the to-matoes and add to the bowl.
5
Stir in the oil, zest, juice, sugar (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
6
Reserve the sauce.
7
Toss the ziti with the tomato sauce in the bowl, then transfer to an oiled 3-quart baking dish.
8
Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over top and bake until the cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes.
9
Serve.

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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: 1 pound dried whole wheat ziti, 1 garlic clove, smashed, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato Mac and Cheese falls under the General 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.

Fresh Tomato Mac and Cheese

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