posted by Kewpys Mom 03-07-101 12:51 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Macaroni and Cheese with Tomatoes
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Main Dish
National Pasta Assn. Pasta Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces Elbow Macaroni -- uncooked
2 ripe tomatoes -- sliced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups skim milk
2 cups grated hard cheese (such as Cheddar)
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain in colander. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Set aside on a small plate. Crumble the bread crumbs with your fingertips. Set aside on another small plate.
Into a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine. Add the flour, dry mustard and salt, then cook together for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the milk little by little and continue stirring until mixture thickens. Add cheese and stir until melted. Place two slices of tomato in bottom of pan, then half the pasta. Place another two slices of tomato, the remainder of the pasta, and pour the sauce over all. Arrange three slices of tomato on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Source:
"National Pasta Association" S(Internet address): "http://ilovepasta.org/"
Per serving: 568 Calories (kcal); 26g Total Fat; (41% calories from fat); 27g Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 77mg Cholesterol; 780mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates