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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Pegasuslegend says
I love mac and cheese and now what a bonus that you’ve kicked it up! YUM!!!!
Ana Rita says
What a great dish….it sounds so tasty!!!!
Here we love anything with pasta!!!
Kisses,
Rita
Magic of Spice says
Very kicked up…love the add of cilantro here, just delicious 🙂
Claudia says
Nice spicy change from the mundane. Warming for my endless winter.
Umm Mymoonah says
So cheesy and yummy, would love to have this any time.
Lyndsey says
This looks wonderful! Nothing’s better than a good mac and cheese!
Don E. Chute says
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
Betty Ray says
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.
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Joanne says
Kicked up is right! This sounds delicious!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
the jalapeno addition is right up our alley! this is “kicked up” right! Blessings ~ Tanna
Sasha says
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.
Gina Alfani says
I like the additions to an old favorite 🙂
A little bit of everything says
i think everyone love traditional mac and cheese but your make-over sounds so delicious. LOVE it. thanks for sharing
Marelie says
I am thrilled to have found your blog.The recipes are awesome…I love Italian Food!
Katerina says
The jalapeno sure gives the kick to this classic American dish. Very tasty Catherine!
Dieter Moitzi says
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!
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Rita says
This sounds and looks so good! Great combination of ingredients and I know we would love this meal.
Rita
Pam says
Kicked up mac for sure! It sounds delicious and is a must try because of all the great ingredients. Yum!
Peggy says
I love finding unique versions of mac and cheese! I love the jalapeno in here!
Mary says
Catherine, this really sounds delicious. I love mac ‘n’ cheese and this looks wonderful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Pearl says
this is a fabulous mac and cheese!
Raina says
This looks great! I love mac and cheese and with the flavors you have added even better:)
roz says
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
redkathy says
Oh Catherine great minds think alike! I made a similar mac n cheese dish last night. Love your version!
mellissina2 says
Nagyon tetszik a blog!!!!finom ételek,szépek!!!
Reeni says
I love this idea Catherine! Such a delicious twist on mac and cheese! Delectable.
elle marie says
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?
Usman says
My mouth is watering after seeing the picture. I would love to eat Macroni with cheese
Yna says
That looks amazingly easy and really tasty!