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
Pam says
Kicked up mac for sure! It sounds delicious and is a must try because of all the great ingredients. Yum!
Rita says
This sounds and looks so good! Great combination of ingredients and I know we would love this meal.
Rita
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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!
Katerina says
The jalapeno sure gives the kick to this classic American dish. Very tasty Catherine!
Marelie says
I am thrilled to have found your blog.The recipes are awesome...I love Italian Food!
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
Gina Alfani says
I like the additions to an old favorite 🙂
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.
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
the jalapeno addition is right up our alley! this is "kicked up" right! Blessings ~ Tanna