Macaroni and Cheese With Tomato

Name: Macaroni and Cheese With Tomato
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 cups rotelle pasta (about 12 oz.); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup drained canned Italian plum tomato, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.); 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 4 oz.); 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 oz.)

(4)

Recipe by JackieOhNo

From "The Choice is Cheddar", Good Food Magazine, October 1986.

People talking

Join In Now Join the conversation!

READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

cups rotelle pasta (about 12 oz.)
3

tablespoons unsalted butter
3

tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ³⁄₄

cups milk
1

cup chicken broth
¹⁄₂

cup drained canned Italian plum tomato, diced
1

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 ¹⁄₂

cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.)
1

cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 4 oz.)
¹⁄₂

cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 oz.)

DIRECTIONS

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.

Submit a Recipe Correction