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All-Time Favourite Cheese and Tomato Macaroni

Food doesn't get more comfy than this! Kids really go for it, so make enough for second helpings.

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 20 mins
Yields 4 servings

Preparation
Nutritional Info
Comments (1)

Preparation

What You Need

3 cups (750 ml) macaroni or

small pasta shells

1 tbsp (15 ml) butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour

3 cups (750 ml) milk, heated

1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard

2 cups (500 ml) shredded Canadian old Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly grated Canadian Parmesan cheese

1 can (28 oz / 796 mL) diced tomatoes, drained

1 tsp (5 ml) salt

1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper

Instructions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.

Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion until softened. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min without browning. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth; whisk in mustard. Cook, stirring often, for 10 to 12 min or until thickened (do not boil).

Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Drain tomatoes again and stir into sauce along with salt and pepper. Pour over macaroni and toss to coat.

Tips

Buy a wedge of Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself for the best flavour.

For the Adventurous: Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil along with the tomatoes.

Healthy Eating Tip: Say cheese- Did you know studies suggest that eating aged cheese, like Cheddar, may help reduce cavities and root decay? Cheese is also packed with nutrients like high-quality protein, making it a great choice for vegetarians.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 720 Calories
Protein: 35 g
Carbohydrate: 81 g
Fat: 29 g
Fibre: 5.1 g
Sodium: 1550 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 69 % / 764 mg
Folate: 89 %
Phosphorus: 60 %
Niacin: 54 %
Riboflavin: 53 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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Christy
November 2nd, 2010

Put the macaroni in a large baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake in oven at 400'F until bread crumbs are toasted.