Stove Top Macaroni And Cheese With Tomatoes Recipes

THE BEST STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, mustard powder and paprika; cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and slightly darker, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and comes to a simmer, 7 to 8 minutes. Whisk in the cheddar, American cheese and cream cheese until melted and remove from heat.
• Add the pasta to the sauce; toss, adding some reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt.

STOVE TOP MAC-N-CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.

EASY STOVE-TOP MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, and cook for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly to form a roux; add salt and pepper; slowly add milk, stirring well after each addition.
• Cook and stir until bubbly.
• Stir in cheese a small amount at a time until fully melted.
• Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce; stir to coat.

STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened., Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.

CREAMY STOVETOP MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
• Drain and return to the pot. Add the cheeses, milk and butter and stir until melted and creamy. Stir in the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

STOVE TOP MACARONI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to direcions.
• Drain and return to pot.
• Add tomatoes including juices and heat on low/medium until hot.
• If using diced or whole tomatoes, crush.
• Be careful macaroni doesn't stick to bottom of pot - stir frequently!
• I have added butter and/or cheese whiz for additional flavour.
• Depending on amount of macaroni cooked, I have used 28 oz can of tomatoes.
• I have also used italian style tomatoes and chili tomatoes which give it a slightly different flavour, but plain tomatoes are best for our family preference. I have tried canned tomatoes with olive oil and spices (to be used for brushetta) and they are too oily and doesn't result have good results.

STOVE TOP MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large pan mix the tomato sauce, soup, onion flakes and mushrooms.
• Stir in the cheese, parsley, and pepper.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring ofte, until the cheese melts.
• Add the elbow macaroni and mix it well.
• Lower the heat and cover.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

CHEESE AND TOMATO MACARONI

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a large baking dish.
• Heat vegetable oil and flour in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture is frothy and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add reserved tomato juice and garlic paste. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and stir in chopped tomatoes and about 3/4 the Cheddar cheese. Simmer until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Stir water into tomato sauce if mixture becomes too thick.
• Pour tomato sauce over macaroni and top with remaining Cheddar cheese and sliced tomato.
• Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned, about 5 minutes.

STOVE TOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water for recommended cooking time on box.
• Drain and return to pot and add butter.
• Stir macaroni and butter until well blended.
• Add the rest of the ingredients (evaporated milk through pepper) and stir well.
• Set pot over very low heat and cook macaroni mixture.
• Stir constantly until sauce is smooth and macaroni is steaming, 5-10 minutes. The sauce should thicken, if not, slightly raise the heat and cook another 5 minutes.
• DO NOT OVERHEAT OR SAUCE WILL CURDLE.
• If you have family members who like baked macaroni, you can put this into a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs, and then cook in a 350 degree over for 5-10 minutes. Macaroni will still be creamy, and there will be a nice crunchy topping.

STOVE TOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• For the bread crumbs: Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat until foam subsides.
• Add bread crumbs; cook, tossing to coat with butter, until crumbs just begin to color, about 10 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt; set aside.
• For the macaroni and cheese: Mix eggs, 1 cup evaporated milk, pepper sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and mustard mixture in small bowl; set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring 2 quarts water to a boil in large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
• Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and macaroni; cook until almost tender but still a little firm to the bite.
• Drain and return to pan over low heat.
• Add butter; toss to melt.
• Pour egg mixture over buttered noodles along with three-quarters of cheese; stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese starts to melt.
• Gradually add remaining milk and cheese, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot and creamy, about 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately, topped with toasted bread crumbs.
• Variation: "Baked" Macaroni and Cheese.
• This dish is for those who prefer their macaroni and cheese served out of a baking dish.
• Smooth and creamy like the stovetop version, this version is broiled just long enough to brown the crumb topping.
• Follow recipe for Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese, pouring cooked macaroni and cheese into 9-inch-square gratin dish (or another heatproof baking dish of similar dimensions).
• Spread crumbs evenly over top.
• Broil until crumbs turn deep brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Let stand to set a bit, about 5 minutes, and serve immediately.