Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Stewed Tomatoes

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Stewed Tomatoes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 can Stewed Tomatoes
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until it turns golden brown.
4. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously. Cook until the mixture thickens.
5. Add the cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. In a greased baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and stewed tomatoes. Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni mixture and mix well.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
8. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 8g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.