Baked Tomato Mac & Cheese
Creamy pasta baked with roasted tomatoes and sharp cheddar for a grown-up twist on the classic comfort dish.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb pasta
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup panko
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Simmer 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 4
Stir in cheddar cheese, mustard powder, cayenne, and minced garlic until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
- 5
Toss cooked pasta with cheese sauce. Halve cherry tomatoes and fold in. Transfer to a baking dish.
- 6
Mix panko with melted butter and spread over top. Bake 18 minutes until golden.
