Macaroni and Cheese with Tomatoes
8 oz Elbow Macaroni, uncooked
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
2 Tbs butter or margarine
1 Tbs flour
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups skim milk
2 cups grated hard cheese (such as Cheddar)
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
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Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain in colander. Preheat oven to 375° F.
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Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. Set aside on a small plate.
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Crumble the bread crumbs with your fingertips. Set aside on another small plate.
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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.
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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.
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Arrange three slices of tomato on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Servings: 4
Source: National Pasta Association