Pasta Recipes from Rina's Kitchen


Macaroni and Cheese 
Makes 6 servings 

2 cups uncooked macaroni
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 pinch each dried parsley, dried basil, and dried
oregano
salt
ground black pepper
                   
1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions.
   Drain. 
2. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over med heat. Add
   onion and garlic, and sauté 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. 
3. Transfer macaroni and cheese to an ovenproof pan. Sprinkle
   with breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup cheese. Dice remaining 2 Tbls
   butter, and spread evenly over the top. 
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 mins.