Creamy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Creamy Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish; 1 lb pasta, twists or 1 lb corkscrew macaroni; 1/2 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 1/2 cups diced fresh tomatoes; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Submitted by Boca Pat

"From Martha Stewart Living TV show. This makes a delicious, creamy mac & cheese."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
1 1 lb pasta, twists or 1 lb corkscrew macaroni
¹⁄₂ 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 ¹⁄₂ cups diced fresh tomatoes
³⁄₄ cup breadcrumbs (optional)

directions

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