BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH BROILED TOMATOES

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Blistered tomatoes and a crunchy panko topping elevate this three-cheese mac.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Roma tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces cavatappi
3 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons mustard powder
3 cups warm whole milk, warmed
1 cup (4 ounces) chopped American cheese
2 1/4 cups (9 ounces) grated sharp cheddar
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan
1 cup panko

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Slice tomatoes into thick rounds, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until tomatoes start to brown, about 8 minutes; let cool slightly. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil pasta in a medium pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
  • Return empty pot to medium heat and add butter. When butter melts and foams, add flour and whisk until darkened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mustard powder and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cheese in 3 batches, starting with American. Follow with 2 cups cheddar and 1 cup Parmesan. Whisk to fully combine after adding each cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss pasta with cheese sauce and reserved pasta water. Transfer to an 8-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix panko with melted butter and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup cheddar. Top pasta with broiled tomatoes and panko mixture. Bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Doug Proper
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This was the worst macaroni and cheese I've ever had.


Oluwatosin Esther
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


MD SAIF HASAN
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This recipe was a waste of time. The macaroni and cheese was bland and the tomatoes were mushy.


Rozi Azeem
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I don't think the tomatoes added much flavor to the dish. I would omit them next time.


The Neko Hunter Of Shadows
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The instructions were a bit confusing. I ended up overcooking the macaroni.


Alysia Taximaroa
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The cheese sauce was a bit thick for my liking. I would add more milk next time.


Diana de Marillac st Julien
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more salt and pepper next time.


Ayan Fareedi
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I will definitely be making it again!


Ssentamu Umaar
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I loved this recipe! The cheese sauce was so creamy and the tomatoes added a nice tang.


Evan Convertino
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit.


Shire Cali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The macaroni and cheese was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes added a nice touch of flavor.


Maxwell Precious
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the tomatoes added a nice tanginess. I'll definitely be making this again!


Usmanlove Usmanlove
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the roasted tomatoes added a nice touch of flavor.


Mubarak Garba
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I've made this baked mac and cheese with broiled tomatoes several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes add a nice tanginess. I highly recommend this recipe!


basith basith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The macaroni and cheese was cooked perfectly and the tomatoes added a nice touch of flavor. My kids loved it!


Chris Sandy
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


McEnroe Henry
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This baked mac and cheese with broiled tomatoes was a hit with my family! The tomatoes added a delicious tanginess that balanced out the richness of the cheese sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.