For the Adult Connoisseur
It's definitely not the mac and cheese you grew up with!
The Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onions1 small jalapeño finely chopped (optional)
3/4 red pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cup uncooked elbow or small shell macaroni
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
14 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 cup water
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
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Just Tomatoes Just Crunchy Onion, 1-Pound Bags (Pack of 2)
Amazon Price: $28.15 (as of 11/14/2009)
When I'm in a rush or out of fresh, I'll substitute with about 1/4 cup of dried onions. This is one of my favorite kitchen staples to have around. It's great for almost any recipe that requires onions. All the flavor without the tears.
The Directions
Mix everything together in a big bowl. Spray a deep casserole dish with cooking spray.
Pour mixture into dish and let sit for 1 hour or better overnight in fridge. When you let it sit the macaroni in essence cooks partially by soaking up the fluid. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F.
Divide into 4 portions (or smaller portions if being used for a side dish) and serve with a side of salad and vegetable.
For leftovers, store in individual serving containers in the fridge or freezer. When reheating in microwave add a tsp of water, heat, stir and serve.
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Everyday Pasta
Amazon Price: $21.45 (as of 11/14/2009)
"In Everyday Pasta, Giada invites you to share her love of this versatile staple with more than a hundred brand-new recipes for pasta dishes, as well as for complementary sauces, salads, and sides tempting enough to bring the whole family to the dinner table."
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