Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing Tomato Macaroni and Cheese. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the richness of creamy cheese and tangy tomatoes, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Baked Tomato Macaroni and Cheese, featuring a golden-brown crust and a gooey, flavorful center, to the innovative One-Pot Tomato Macaroni and Cheese, designed for hassle-free preparation, we have something to satisfy every craving. Whether you prefer a vegetarian delight with our Roasted Vegetable Tomato Macaroni and Cheese or a hearty meat-lovers option with our Sausage and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese, our recipes cater to a range of dietary preferences. Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible combination of tender macaroni, succulent tomatoes, and a luscious cheese sauce. Join us on this culinary adventure and discover your new favorite Tomato Macaroni and Cheese recipe today!
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESE AND TOMATO MACARONI
A family favorite. Very easy to make and ideal if you have a tight budget.
Provided by J.R. Jackson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a large baking dish.
- Heat vegetable oil and flour in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture is frothy and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato juice and garlic paste. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and stir in chopped tomatoes and about 3/4 the Cheddar cheese. Simmer until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Stir water into tomato sauce if mixture becomes too thick.
- Pour tomato sauce over macaroni and top with remaining Cheddar cheese and sliced tomato.
- Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 369.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATO
This is a quick and easy dinner or lunch recipe that has been in my family for years. Tomato soup adds a twist of flavor.
Provided by DUSTI517
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Pour in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In large bowl, combine macaroni, soup, milk, cheese and 6 tablespoons butter. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 797.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
BACON AND TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is one of my family's choice meals. I have even taught my 11-year-old daughter to make it. Awesome for busy weeknights and when you have your kid's friends over. If you prefer it meatier add more bacon.
Provided by Lindy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon and onions in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Add tomatoes to skillet; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot.
- Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Stir 3 cups Cheddar cheese into the tomato mixture until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix sauce into pasta. Pour pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 878 mg, Sugar 6 g
BACON, LEEK, AND TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE
Surprising twist to a family classic! White cheese, bacon, and leeks. Yes, leeks--a less tangy onion! And this is a one-pot meal! No draining of the water. Super fun, quick, easy, and yummy!
Provided by dawn2376
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot.
- Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add macaroni, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the boiling water. Cover and let simmer vigorously for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the macaroni mixture cooks, trim dark green parts off leek and discard. Slice leek in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a bowl of cold water and swish to remove dirt. Drain leek and stir into the macaroni mixture.
- Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut tomatoes in half lengthwise. Remove cores and scrape out seeds. Dice tomatoes; reserve 1/4 cup for garnish. Remove stockpot from heat; stir in remaining tomatoes and 1/2 of the bacon. Spoon macaroni into a serving bowl and garnish with remaining bacon and reserved tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 85.6 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 1964.9 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
SPICY HAM AND TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Spicy Ham and Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Butter a 3-quart casserole dish or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large heavy saucepan melt the butter and cook the onion, garlic, jalapenos, coriander and cumin over low heat, stirring until the onion has softened.
- Stir in flour and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
- Add in half and half cream and/or milk; bring to a boil, whisking until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Add in well-drained tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add in cayenne, salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked macaroni, and tomato/cream mixture.
- Add in the chopped cooked ham.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese to combine.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake on the second-lowest oven rack for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI, TOMATO, AND CHEESE BAKE
This is a simple and inexpensive version of an old-country style dish just like grandma used to bake. It really takes you back a few decades. I combine macaroni, sharp Cheddar cheese, and petite diced tomatoes with other herbs and spices for a delicious old-fashioned favorite.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h8m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Pour into the prepared baking dish and add the butter, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes; stir.
- Combine the eggs, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, brown mustard, hot sauce, parsley, nutmeg, pepper, and salt in a food processor; pulse until smooth; pour over the macaroni. Sprinkle paprika over everything.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the middle is set, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 523.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE
to make foil collar for slow cooker, most slow cookers have a hotter side that can cause casseroles and other dense dishes like meatloaves to burn. Line with a foil collar: Layer and fold sheets of heavy duty foil until you have a six layered foil rectangle. Press the collar into the back side of the slow cooker insert; the food...
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. line a slow cooker with foil collar and coat with vegetable oil spray. Bring tomatoes, evaporated milk, condensed soup, water, 1 teaspoon salt, mustard and cayenne to simmer in a large pot. Slowly whisk in cheddar and Monterey Jack until completely melted, then stir in macaroni.
- 2. Transfer macaroni mixture to prepared slow cooker. Cover and cook until macaroni is tender, about two hours on high. Remove foil collar, gently stir pasta adding hot water as needed to loosen sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs if using and serve.
- 3. Toasted breadcrumbs: process two slices high quality white sandwich bread, torn into pieces, to coarse crumbs in food processor, about 10 pulses. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toasts, stirring often, until Golden Brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bread crumbs to bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 cup.
MACARONI CHEESE WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
Make and share this Macaroni Cheese With Tomato and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dale7793
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the macaroni until done and drain.
- Combine cheeses, salt, pepper, cream and eggs in a bowl.
- Stir in macaroni and spread half of this mixture in a greased casserole dish.
- Arrange tomato slices and basil over this layer and top with remaining macaroni.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the breadcrumbs gently until golden.
- Combine breadcrumbs and cheese and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until it's golden on top.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL MACARONI AND CHEESE
Categories Pasta Vegetarian Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Saute the diced onion in butter and olive oil over low heat until translucent. (About 15 minutes.) Add the diced garlic to the pan and continue cooking until they are both caramelized. (About 1o more minutes.) While sautéing, chop the basil, thyme and sun-dried tomatoes. When the onion and garlic are caramelized combine them with diced the basil, thyme and sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside. Make the breadcrumbs as the onions are cooking. For the breadcrumbs I used a leftover baguette, but sliced bread fine. Slice the baguette into rounds and put them in the oven for 5 minutes to toast them. Then chopped the bread into little pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley. Set aside. Boil water for the pasta. Cook pasta for 3 minutes less than the directions say. The pasta should be cooked only on the outside. The inside should be hard. It will have a white strip in the middle. Warm 2 cups of milk in another pan, making sure not to boil it. Make the béchamel sauce: Wipe the onion pan clean and melt 4 tablespoons of butter. When the butter stops bubbling add the flour and quickly stir together. Cook until the mixture is golden. Slowly add the warmed milk to the butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly. Start with 1/2 cup of milk, once that is fully incorporated add more. Once all the milk is added cook for 1 or 2 minutes more until the sauce has thickened. Then add the nutmeg, pepper, salt, cayenne, and mustard. Mix. Add all 3 cups of cheese. It will be very cheesy. Add the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomato, and basil mix to the cheese sauce and combine. Then add the pasta to the sauce. Place macaroni and cheese into individual ramekins to bake. (Sometimes I bake the whole thing in the same cast iron pan I made it in.) Top with breadcrumbs. Garnish with basil. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 F.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL MACARONI AND CHEESE?
this new macaroni and cheese recipe you gonna try,it filled with sun dried tomatoes and basil,one bite your tastebuds will love flavor of italy
Provided by raymond spencer
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.Add 1 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes and 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese;mix well.
- 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente;drain.Transfer macaroni into large bowl,add basil pesto,mix together until blended.Set aside.
- 3. In a medium saucepan,melt margarine and stir in flour to make a roux.Cook 3 minutes,stirring constantly,then whisk in milk.Bring to a boil,then reduce heat and simmer.Mix in cream cheese and remaining chopped sun dried tomatoes and stir frequently until the sauce is thickens.
- 4. Remove from heat and stir in colby jack,sharp cheddar and remaining parmesan cheese and basil.Combine pesto macaroni mixture and stir well.
- 5. Pour into a prepared baking dish.Cover with alumnum foil.Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.Remove the foil,sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.Return the oven for 10 minutes.
MACARONI, TOMATO AND CHEESE
My mom used to make this whenever we came home from church and I still love it. I found out later that she mainly only made it because it was quick and easy. The best part about this recipe is that it is versatile. I never measure the pasta or cheese. If you like lots of tomatoes then use less pasta. If you like lots of cheese then grate more to throw in.
Provided by ArtsyBakingGeek
Categories Canadian
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the pasta however long you prefer it (ex. al dente) then drain.
- While boiling the pasta open the can of tomatoes. If whole then cut into up to make them bite-size or smaller.
- While boiling grate the cheese. I make sure I have enough to coat the pasta when stirred in later.
- After draining the pasta add the tomatoes and the cheese. I leave the pot on burner on simmer to help warm up the tomatoes and melt the cheese. Stir in so it all melts together. You can add milk if you want more liquid than the tomatoes had.
- (optional) Add butter, margarine, salt or pepper either when mixing or as each person prefers on their plate.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 284.6, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 20.2
Tips:
- Use ripe tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes have a sweeter, more flavorful taste than unripe tomatoes and will make your macaroni and cheese dish taste better.
- Choose a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold its shape well in your macaroni and cheese dish. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, or until it is al dente (still slightly firm to the bite).
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. Making a roux will help to create a smooth and creamy macaroni and cheese sauce.
- Add milk and cheese gradually. When you are making the macaroni and cheese sauce, add the milk and cheese gradually, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling or becoming lumpy.
- Season to taste. Once you have added the milk and cheese, season the macaroni and cheese sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked bacon, chopped vegetables, or cooked chicken.
- Bake the macaroni and cheese. After you have assembled the macaroni and cheese dish, bake it in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will help to create a golden brown crust on top of the macaroni and cheese.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender pasta, and crispy topping, macaroni and cheese is sure to be a hit at your next meal. Follow the tips above to make the best macaroni and cheese possible.
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