ELLEN'S SPICY MAC & CHEESE

Name: ELLEN'S SPICY MAC & CHEESE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c elbow macaroni; 2 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 Tbsp all purpose flour; 1 (15 oz) can(s) tomato sauce; 1/4 c chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

When you're bored with regular macaroni & cheese, try this departure. Excellent change of pace! Also great for those meatless Fridays during Lent.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

2 c

elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp

vegetable oil
2 Tbsp

all purpose flour
1 (15 oz) can(s)

tomato sauce
1/4 c

chopped onion
1 clove

garlic, minced
1/2 tsp

salt
1/4 tsp

pepper
2 c

cheddar cheese, shredded
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How to Make ELLEN'S SPICY MAC & CHEESE

Step-by-Step

Cook macaroni according to directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile combine oil & flour in saucepan; heat.
Add tomato sauce, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
Add 2 cups cheese and stir.
Pour into greased 1-1/2 qt. casserole along with drained macaroni; mix thoroughly. May sprinkle more cheese on top if desired. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350º oven for 30 minutes.