Extraordinary Macaroni And Cheese

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Easy and versitile mac and cheese recipe. i adapted this from a recipe i found on the back of a box of elbows. I especially like that you don't cook the pasta in advance.

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Steps

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Melt butter in 4-qt saucepan over med heat.

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Add onions and saute until transparent.

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Stir in flour and salt.

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Cook 1 minute stirring constantly.

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Add milk , stir to blend.

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Add tomatoes , juice and all.

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Bring to a low , steady simmer.

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Add uncooked pasta.

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Cover and continue to simmer gently for about 8 to 10 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Remove from heat.

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Add cheese.

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Stir gently until cheese is melted.

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Let sit 5 minutes fefore serving.

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For an italian twist try substituting the cheddar cheese with 1 cup fontina cheese and 1 / 2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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small shell pasta, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, cheddar cheese, tomatoes