Mac & Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 231.6
  • Total Fat: 8.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 26.0 mg
  • Sodium: 822.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 15.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Mac & Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes calories by ingredient


Introduction

A "grown-up" version of mac & cheese! A "grown-up" version of mac & cheese!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
    Cooking spray
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    3 ounces sourdough or wheat bread, torn into pieces
    1 teaspoon butter, melted
    12 ounces large elbow macaroni
    2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
    1/4 cup egg substitute
    1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
    1 (12-ounce) can evaporated non-fat milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Place tomatoes in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with black pepper. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.

While tomatoes cook, place bread in a food processor; pulse 2 times or until crumbly. Toss crumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle the crumbs on a baking sheet, and bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently.

Cook macaroni in boiling water 7 minutes; drain. Return macaroni to pan; place over medium-low heat. Add cheese and remaining ingredients; cook 4 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes. Sprinkle each serving with about 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs.

Makes 8 1-cup servings.


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THEMNEMOSYNE.