ellen's spicy mac & cheese

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

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Aug 18, 2012

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

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

How To Make ellen's spicy mac & cheese

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to directions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile combine oil & flour in saucepan; heat.
Step 3

Add tomato sauce, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
Step 4

Add 2 cups cheese and stir.
Step 5

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.
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