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Kicked Up! Mac & Cheese

Mar 8, 2011 · 31 Comments

Ingredients:
1 box of your favorite macaroni
Tomato Sauce:
6 vine ripe tomatoes
5 cloves of garlic – crushed & chopped
1 sweet onion – chopped
1 handful of cilantro – chopped
1 bunch of scallions – chopped
1 medium Jalapeño – chopped with seeds
Dashes of fresh ground black pepper
Dashes of sea salt
Pinch of sugar
Dashes of dried oregano
Olive Oil for drizzling
Heat a sauce pan with a few drizzles of olive oil and add the garlic, onion, cilantro, scallions and Jalapeño. Sauté until the onions become clear. Add the tomatoes, spices and the pinch of sugar and continue to simmer on low.
Prepare the macaroni as directed on box while the sauce simmers.
Cheese Sauce:
2 ½ cups cubes cheddar cheese
1 cup low-fat or whole milk
In a medium sauce pot heat the milk and add the cheese to melt. When the cheese is melted add two cups of the tomato sauce to the milk and melted cheese.
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Drizzle olive oil over the bottom of a large baking dish. Place the drained macaroni over the bottom of the baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni. Top with the rest of the tomato sauce. Place the rest of the cheddar cheese over the top and grate some Romano cheese over the top. Finish off with a drizzle of olive oil over the top.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes. Serves about 5 or 6 people, or have some great leftovers!

This is a wonderful Friday night meal with a delicious side salad and don’t forget the crusty loaf of Italian bread!

Enjoy with Lots of Love,

Catherine

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  1. Pegasuslegend says

    08/03/2011 at 8:24 pm

    I love mac and cheese and now what a bonus that you’ve kicked it up! YUM!!!!

    Reply
  2. Ana Rita says

    08/03/2011 at 9:26 pm

    What a great dish….it sounds so tasty!!!!
    Here we love anything with pasta!!!

    Kisses,
    Rita

    Reply
  3. Magic of Spice says

    08/03/2011 at 10:14 pm

    Very kicked up…love the add of cilantro here, just delicious 🙂

    Reply
  4. Claudia says

    08/03/2011 at 10:57 pm

    Nice spicy change from the mundane. Warming for my endless winter.

    Reply
  5. Umm Mymoonah says

    08/03/2011 at 10:57 pm

    So cheesy and yummy, would love to have this any time.

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  6. Lyndsey says

    08/03/2011 at 11:07 pm

    This looks wonderful! Nothing’s better than a good mac and cheese!

    Reply
  7. Don E. Chute says

    08/03/2011 at 11:33 pm

    Catherine–

    Manji–Manji

    I’m not even a fan of mack and chesse(ate a lot of it in college). But I do say yours looks delizioso.

    PLU

    Reply
  8. Betty Ray says

    08/03/2011 at 11:47 pm

    I have yet to find a mac and cheese I do not like, but this looks like it would fall into the LOVE category. Will have to try it.

    Reply
  9. THE OLD GEEZER says

    09/03/2011 at 12:08 am

    Greetings from Southern California

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    God bless you 🙂

    ~Ron

    Reply
  10. Joanne says

    09/03/2011 at 12:59 am

    Kicked up is right! This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  11. Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says

    09/03/2011 at 1:44 am

    the jalapeno addition is right up our alley! this is “kicked up” right! Blessings ~ Tanna

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  12. Sasha says

    09/03/2011 at 4:07 am

    My daughter loves mac and cheese. I usually add some flax and spinach in there. Never thought of adding in the garlic and all the other extra’s. Will try next time I make it for her.

    Reply
  13. Gina Alfani says

    09/03/2011 at 4:09 am

    I like the additions to an old favorite 🙂

    Reply
  14. A little bit of everything says

    09/03/2011 at 6:17 am

    i think everyone love traditional mac and cheese but your make-over sounds so delicious. LOVE it. thanks for sharing

    Reply
  15. Marelie says

    09/03/2011 at 7:39 am

    I am thrilled to have found your blog.The recipes are awesome…I love Italian Food!

    Reply
  16. Katerina says

    09/03/2011 at 9:56 am

    The jalapeno sure gives the kick to this classic American dish. Very tasty Catherine!

    Reply
  17. Dieter Moitzi says

    09/03/2011 at 10:57 am

    I’m slobbering all over my computer keyboard as I’m writing this! The description makes my mouth water, and the photo makes that water overflow. I just love pasta and think this will be on my menu very very soon!

    Reply
  18. Chimmie says

    09/03/2011 at 12:43 pm

    hi. just dropping EC. this looks delicious.

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    Reply
  19. Rita says

    09/03/2011 at 2:37 pm

    This sounds and looks so good! Great combination of ingredients and I know we would love this meal.
    Rita

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    09/03/2011 at 6:25 pm

    Kicked up mac for sure! It sounds delicious and is a must try because of all the great ingredients. Yum!

    Reply
  21. Peggy says

    09/03/2011 at 9:23 pm

    I love finding unique versions of mac and cheese! I love the jalapeno in here!

    Reply
  22. Mary says

    09/03/2011 at 11:23 pm

    Catherine, this really sounds delicious. I love mac ‘n’ cheese and this looks wonderful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  23. Pearl says

    09/03/2011 at 11:25 pm

    this is a fabulous mac and cheese!

    Reply
  24. Raina says

    10/03/2011 at 12:26 am

    This looks great! I love mac and cheese and with the flavors you have added even better:)

    Reply
  25. roz says

    10/03/2011 at 2:14 am

    You said it right, Catherine! This is truly a mac and cheese that’s kicked up and OVER THE TOP! Yum yum yum! Blessings, Roz

    Reply
  26. redkathy says

    10/03/2011 at 3:23 am

    Oh Catherine great minds think alike! I made a similar mac n cheese dish last night. Love your version!

    Reply
  27. mellissina2 says

    10/03/2011 at 11:52 pm

    Nagyon tetszik a blog!!!!finom ételek,szépek!!!

    Reply
  28. Reeni says

    11/03/2011 at 8:36 pm

    I love this idea Catherine! Such a delicious twist on mac and cheese! Delectable.

    Reply
  29. elle marie says

    13/03/2011 at 12:47 am

    I have not had mac & cheese since I was a child, but my goodness, I would love to have this gourmet version… what type of noodles did you use?

    Reply
  30. Usman says

    16/03/2011 at 6:24 pm

    My mouth is watering after seeing the picture. I would love to eat Macroni with cheese

    Reply
  31. Yna says

    21/03/2011 at 4:52 am

    That looks amazingly easy and really tasty!

    Reply

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