Best 18 Tomato Mac N Cheese Recipes

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Are you looking for a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the classic flavors of macaroni and cheese with the tangy goodness of tomatoes? Look no further than tomato mac n cheese. This delightful recipe is a perfect blend of creamy cheese sauce, tender macaroni, and juicy tomatoes, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. With its vibrant color and irresistible taste, tomato mac n cheese is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering or cozy dinner party. So, get ready to indulge in this cheesy, tangy, and delicious culinary creation. Let's dive into the world of tomato mac n cheese and explore the best recipe to satisfy your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED TOMATO MAC 'N CHEESE



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Watch out! This delicious macaroni and cheese recipe will have you making mac 'n' cheese from scratch instead of from a box forever. You and your family will be enjoying the warm, creamy, cheesy, comfort-foody deliciousness quicker than you think-perfect for a school night! And with the surprise of a bit of Mexican flavor, you'll be number one in their books.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
16 ounces shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained
2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk milk and flour together in a small bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Pour in milk/flour mixture; stir constantly until thickened. Add most of the cheese, reserving a few tablespoons to sprinkle over top before baking. Mix in drained tomatoes, and salsa verde. Continue stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste with black pepper. Stir in macaroni and thoroughly blend with the sauce.
  • Divide among individual serving-sized ovenproof baking dishes or ramekins. Top with remaining cheese. and bake 10 minutes. Place under broiler for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until top is browned.
  • Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and cook until tops are browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.1 calories, Carbohydrate 70.6 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 1086.5 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

TOMATO MAC AND CHEESE



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A great twist on a classic favorite

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons plus more for baking dish butter
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons minced onion
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon plus more for seasoning salt
3/4 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded, divided cheddar cheese
2 ripe blanched, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices tomatoes
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Lightly butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish.
  • Bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring constantly, until tender. Add the flour, salt, dry mustard and paprika; mix well. Stir in the milk and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of the shredded cheese and stir until melted. Toss in the macaroni and pour into the prepared dish. Cover the macaroni with tomato slices and season salt and pepper, to taste. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. The last few minutes, top with the remaining cheese and return to the oven until the cheese melts. Serve hot.

CHEESE AND TOMATO MACARONI



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A family favorite. Very easy to make and ideal if you have a tight budget.

Provided by J.R. Jackson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic paste, or to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped, juice reserved
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a large baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil and flour in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture is frothy and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato juice and garlic paste. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and stir in chopped tomatoes and about 3/4 the Cheddar cheese. Simmer until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Stir water into tomato sauce if mixture becomes too thick.
  • Pour tomato sauce over macaroni and top with remaining Cheddar cheese and sliced tomato.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 369.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

TOMATO MAC 'N' CHEESE



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White cheddar cheese and tomatoes add a new dimension to macaroni and cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pound white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the cheese, salt, mustard and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into cheese sauce. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in tomatoes just until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

MAC AND CHEESE



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Raise the volume with Ina Garten's creamy Mac and Cheese recipe, made with Gruy�re, fresh tomatoes and nutmeg for warmth, from Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
Vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)
8 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 pound fresh tomatoes (4 small)
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.

MOM'S BAKED TOMATO AND CHEESE MACARONI



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This is not your everyday mac & cheese. It always tasted best when Dad would stop in Pinconning MI on his way home from deer hunting each year to pick up a huge round of Pinconning cheese. Mom had 5 hungry kids sitting at the table waiting for this to come out of the oven!

Provided by ElaineAnn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb macaroni, I use Mueller's Ready-Cuts
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 cups cheese
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Note 1: If you can't find Ready-Cuts, use a small penne pasta or mostaccioli. Elbows don't have enough substance for this recipe.
  • Note 2: You may use stewed or diced tomatoes.
  • Note 3: I use a combination of Pinconning, Colby, and mild Cheddar cheese. You may use your favorite(s).
  • Boil macaroni in salted water, 3 minutes less than package directions. Drain. It will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Sauté onion in butter until soft and translucent. Add the can of tomatoes to the onions and let simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Cut cheese into small chunks and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray a 9X14" glass pan with non-stick cooking spray. Layer half the tomatoes and cheese in the pan. On top of this, layer 1/2 of the cooked, drained macaroni, then the remaining tomatoes, then the remaining macaroni, and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Pour 1/4 cup water over the top. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 34.8, Sodium 555.6, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 16.4

TOMATO SOUP MAC AND CHEESE



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This is the mac and cheese of my childhood with a few upgrades from how my mom made it. The tangy pop from the tomatoes lets the rich blend of cheeses really shine and the crunchy topping adds great texture. There's room in my world for a variety of mac and cheese styles and this one nears the top.

Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound small or medium shell pasta (or your favorite shaped pasta!)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
One 10.75-ounce can condensed tomato soup
1 1/4 cups milk
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, freshly grated
4 ounces sharp American deli cheese, torn into large pieces
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, seasoned or unseasoned
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch square (or 2-quart) baking dish with butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook the pasta until is al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions, and drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in the flour, onion powder, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in the condensed tomato soup and milk and bring to a simmer, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, then stir in the Cheddar and American cheese with a wooden spoon. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish pan. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter with your hand, then sprinkle over the pasta.
  • Bake until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese With Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Salyra

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
2 lbs cheese (cubed small)
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour (divided)
sliced American cheese
8 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 (18 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with green peppers and onions (or diced tomatoes)

Steps:

  • FOR MACARONI AND CHEESE: In med sauce-pan slowly melt cubed cheese over med/low heat taking care not to burn the cheese.
  • After cheese is melted, add 1 tbsp of flour and the butter, stirring till mixed through; slowly add milk to mixture.
  • Meanwhile cook noodles according to pkg/drain.
  • In large mixing bowl or pot used to cook noodles mix noodles and cheese till all noodles are covered.
  • Spoon macaroni and cheese into baking dish and top with sliced American cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and bubbly.
  • FOR TOMATO SAUCE: Best to prepare this 5-10 minutes before macaroni is done baking.
  • Empty 16 ounce can of tomatoes into medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add remaining tbsp of flour and 8 tbsp of sugar.
  • Stir continually for 2-3 minutes.
  • Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat.
  • Serve over hot macaroni and cheese.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 829.1, Fat 46.2, SaturatedFat 28.7, Cholesterol 120, Sodium 1730, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 21.6, Protein 36.8

BAKED TOMATO MAC N CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Kids and adults will find this mac-n-cheese recipe to be delicious and a bit different. Tomatoes give the sauce a slight pinkish color and a flavor that is hard to top.

Provided by Goodfella

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
1 quart half-and-half
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain, return macaroni to pot, and stir tomatoes into the macaroni. Cook over medium heat until the macaroni absorbs some of the liquid from the tomatoes, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir flour into melted butter and cook until bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly stream half-and-half and chicken broth into the butter mixture while stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to cook while stirring continually until thickened and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Melt mild Cheddar cheese and sharp Cheddar cheese into the butter mixture one handful at a time, stirring to incorporate each addition before adding the next. Season the cheese mixture with pepper and pour over the macaroni; stir to coat pasta evenly. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with crushed crackers.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crust is golden brown and the liquid is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 55.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 32.9 g, Sodium 922.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

MACARONI AND TOMATOES



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This is a delicious side dish to add to about anything.

Provided by K.Thomas

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon bacon grease
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, with juice
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Pour the macaroni into a saucepan and place over medium heat; stir in the butter, bacon grease, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes with juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Stir while cooking until butter and bacon grease has melted and incorporated completely, 5 to 10 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit about 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 362.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES



Macaroni and Cheese with Tomatoes image

Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese with Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions,drained
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups skim milk (Or your liking)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375.
  • Prepare casserole dish.
  • Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices, set aside.
  • Crumble bread crumbs with finger tips, sit aside.
  • In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add flour, dry mustard and salt.
  • Cook together for 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Add milk little by little and continue stirring until mixture thickens.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Place 2 tomato slices in bottom of casserole dish.
  • Add half of the macaroni.
  • Place another 2 tomato slices,then the remainder of macaroni.
  • Pour sauce over all.
  • Add 3 slices tomato on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
  • Bake 20 minutes and Serve Immediatly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 860, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 29.5

SPICY TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is great. This pasta recipe has a nice spicy cheese sauce and is easy to throw together. The spiciness of the dish can be easy altered to suit ones preferences. I did use the "mild" can of Rotel tomatoes with the regular Mexican cheese and it was just right for me.

Provided by lisar

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces your favorite penne pasta
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package Velveeta Mexican cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, draining well.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add cheese and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Stir in sour cream, blending well.
  • Stir in Rotel tomatoes and pasta; cook and stir constantly, 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.5, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 827.3, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 13.5

TOMATO MACARONI CASSEROLE



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I dress up cooked macaroni with four flavorful ingredients. This dish is one of my husband's favorites. - Karen Smith, Thornton, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a greased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish, combine the macaroni, tomatoes and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes; stir. Cover and heat 45 seconds longer. , Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, for 20-40 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

COLORFUL MAC 'N' CHEESE



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My family loves this rich and comforting dish. The cheese disguises the zucchini, so my kids keep on eating it! -Debbie Amacher, Amherst, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute zucchini and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, cheese, milk, basil and mustard. , Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring often. Drain macaroni; toss with vegetable cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1087mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH STEWED TOMATOES



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Boy, does this bring back memories! When I was in high school, they served this every Friday in the cafeteria. I guess they had to make sure we had our vegetables :) It sounds gross, but I couldn't wait until Fridays, the macaroni and tomatoes were so good together. To this day, almost 20 years later, whenever I have baked macaroni & cheese, I crave stewed tomatoes. With this recipe, I don't have to.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) box shell macaroni or 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni
3 cups milk
1/4 lb butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup milk
12 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided usage
2 cans stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain, rinse and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the 3 cups of milk, butter, salt and pepper until hot but not boiling.
  • In a small bowl or cup, combine 1/4 cup of milk with the cornstarch and stir until dissolved.
  • Slowly add this to the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • When mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
  • Pour pasta into a large mixing bowl and add the cheese mixture and the stewed tomatoes.
  • Mix well until macaroni is well coated.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish or 3 quart casserole and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 35 to 45, or until golden brown.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATO



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This is a quick and easy dinner or lunch recipe that has been in my family for years. Tomato soup adds a twist of flavor.

Provided by DUSTI517

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound macaroni
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 ¼ cups milk
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Pour in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In large bowl, combine macaroni, soup, milk, cheese and 6 tablespoons butter. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 797.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

MEATY MAC 'N' CHEESE



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My husband is disabled and requires constant care. This doesn't leave me a lot of time to cook, so I came up with this tasty way to beef up a box of macaroni and cheese. The hearty mixture gets extra flavor from corn, ripe olives and zippy salsa. -Charlotte Kremer, Pahrump, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons diced pimientos
Shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped tomato

Steps:

  • Set aside cheese sauce mix from macaroni and cheese; cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, corn, olives and pimientos; cook until heated through. , Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture with contents of cheese sauce mix. Cook and stir until blended and heated through. Sprinkle with cheese and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

QUICK TOMATO MAC 'N' BEEF



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This one-skillet supper from the Taste of Home Cooking School Recipe Collection satisfies big appetites with its hearty mix of ingredients. (See page 66 for more about the cooking school.) For variety, add a cup of frozen vegetables or drained canned vegetables during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sliced green onions and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. , Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese. Garnish with onions and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

Use the right tomatoes: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they have a low water content and a concentrated flavor.

Cook the tomatoes until they are caramelized: This will bring out their sweetness and depth of flavor.

Use a good quality cheese: A sharp cheddar cheese will give the mac and cheese a nice tangy flavor.

Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the best choice for mac and cheese. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold its shape.

Add some extra flavorings: Feel free to add some extra flavorings to the mac and cheese, such as garlic, onion, or herbs.

Serve immediately: Mac and cheese is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the pasta will absorb the sauce and become mushy.

Conclusion:

Tomato mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and it is also a kid-friendly meal. With a few simple tips, you can make the best tomato mac and cheese ever.

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