Macaroni and Cheese



INGREDIENTS:

2 cups macaroni

4 tablespoons butter

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup milk

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain.

2. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine over
medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until onions have
a rich golden color. Mix in the tomatoes and the spices. Stir
in milk and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Let sauce simmer gently
until the cheese is melted, stirring often. Mix in the cooked
macaroni.

3. Transfer macaroni and cheese to an ovenproof pan. Sprinkle
with breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Dice remaining 2
tablespoons butter or margarine, and spread evenly over the
top.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes.



Macaroni and Cheese