Italian Macaroni And Cheese With Tomato Parmesan Topping

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Sharp orange cheddar cheese can be used in place of the white cheddar for this.

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees.

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Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

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Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender.

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Drain and place in a large bowl , toss with 2 tablespoons butter.

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Set aside.

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Sprinkle 1 / 4 cup breadcrumbs into the bottom of the dish.

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Tilt the dish to coat the sides evenly.

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Layer 1 / 3 of the cooked macaroni , then 1 / 3 of the white cheddar , then 1 / 3 of the mozza cheese , then 1 / 3 of the parmesan cheese , then remaining 1 / 4 cup breadcrumbs.

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Repeat the layer twice ending with breadcrumbs.

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In a bowl whisk the eggs with half and half cream , salt and black pepper.

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Pour evenly over the layered mixture in the baking dish.

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Bake uncovered for 30 minutes minutes or until golden brown and set.

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Remove from oven then layer the tomato slices on top , then sprinkle with about 1 / 4 cup parmesan cheese on top of the tomatoes.

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Return to oven for another 20-25 minutes.

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Ingredients

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macaroni noodles, butter, breadcrumbs, white cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, half-and-half cream, salt, black pepper, plum tomato