BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH BROILED TOMATOES

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Blistered tomatoes and a crunchy panko topping elevate this three-cheese mac.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Roma tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces cavatappi
3 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons mustard powder
3 cups warm whole milk, warmed
1 cup (4 ounces) chopped American cheese
2 1/4 cups (9 ounces) grated sharp cheddar
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan
1 cup panko

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Slice tomatoes into thick rounds, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until tomatoes start to brown, about 8 minutes; let cool slightly. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil pasta in a medium pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • Return empty pot to medium heat and add butter. When butter melts and foams, add flour and whisk until darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mustard powder and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cheese in 3 batches, starting with American. Follow with 2 cups cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan. Whisk to fully combine after adding each cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss pasta with cheese sauce and reserved pasta water. Transfer to an 8-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix panko with melted butter and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup cheddar. Top pasta with broiled tomatoes and panko mixture. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nadim fawaz
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This was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Steve Lane
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This was a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I'll definitely be making this again.


Spencer Hemphill
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I was skeptical about the tomatoes, but they really did add a nice flavor to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bc Sarita
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This was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less cheese.


Niwagaba Samuel
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the mac and cheese.


Zainab Azeez
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This was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Qazi Waqas
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This was a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I'll definitely be making this again.


emal Nasiri
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I was skeptical about the tomatoes, but they really did add a nice flavor to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Usama Chohan
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This was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less cheese.


Alimran
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the mac and cheese.


Tingan Cyrus
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This was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Destiny Campos
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The only thing I changed was that I used sharp cheddar cheese instead of mild cheddar. It turned out great!


Jay Perez
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This was a great recipe! The tomatoes added a nice touch of flavor and the cheese was nice and gooey. I would definitely make this again.