Margarita Mac and Cheese
Recipe by Emilia : 0 comments 2 likes
Ingredients
6 to 7 ounces elbow macaroni
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried basil (or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus extra for serving)
2-3 cups mozzarella cheese
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
For sauce:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
- Prep. Time → 20 min
- Cook Time → 45 min
- Level → Easy
1 Pre-heat oven to 375. Cook macaroni as directed on the package. While macaroni is cooking, prepare the sauce.
2 Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper and cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
3 Remove from heat and stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir one minute. Set aside.
4 Drain pasta and mix with the drained diced tomatoes. Place half of the macaroni in an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the salt, pepper, basil and cheese. Repeat with remaining macaroni, salt, pepper, basil and cheese. Pour sauce over macaroni.
5 Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
6 Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer. Serve with fresh basil.
