Macaroni And Cheese I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

• cook the macaroni according to package directions. drain.
• in a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat. add onion and garlic, and saute until onions have a rich golden color. mix in the tomatoes and the spices. stir in milk and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. let sauce simmer gently until the cheese is melted, stirring often. mix in the cooked macaroni.
• transfer macaroni and cheese to an ovenproof pan. sprinkle with breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. dice remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, and spread evenly over the top.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for about 45 minutes.