BARILLA® TOMATO BASIL MAC & CHEESE

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A simple weeknight dinner that puts a twist on a family favorite dish.

Provided by Barilla

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Barilla

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Elbows
1 cup reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup peeled and shredded sweet potato
1 cup Barilla® Tomato & Basil Sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups shredded fontina cheese
¼ cup low-fat milk, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste and the Elbows; stir gently.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pot bring the broth to a boil and add the sweet potato; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until soft, then remove from heat.
  • In a blender combine the sweet potato, broth, Tomato & Basil Sauce and salt; cover and blend until smooth.
  • In a very large skillet bring the blended sauce mixture to a low simmer. Remove from heat; slowly stir in cheese until melted (mixture may appear curdled). Stir pasta into the sauce in skillet. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in enough milk to make a creamy consistency.
  • Serve topped with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 399.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Evoda Monique
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This dish is delicious and easy to make.


Waleed Chaudhary
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce.


Fun Brother
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rushlee Albertyn
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Hania Rajpot
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I would recommend using a different recipe that is quicker and easier to make.


Saleem Ullah
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


Amadeo Khan
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The tomato basil sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste. I would recommend using a different type of sauce, such as a creamy tomato sauce.


Ben Collins
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would prefer a more traditional mac and cheese recipe.


Pat Ennis
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I'm not a big fan of basil, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still very flavorful and delicious.


Shefat Parvez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomato sauce. I always have a jar of tomato sauce in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Mental Jutt
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I added some cooked chicken to this dish and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost and made the dish even more filling.


Jo'riyah Keys
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This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. My kids loved it!


medo gam
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The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tomato basil sauce added a nice tanginess. I would definitely make this dish again.


Marion Shiny
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great.


Melina Pires
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! The tomato basil sauce added a delicious and unique flavor that everyone loved.