Macaroni and Cheese With Tomato Sauce

• elbow macaroni↗8 ounces
• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• cheese↗2 lbs

  cubed small

• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• flour↗2 tablespoons

  divided

• sliced American cheese
• granulated sugar↗8 tablespoons
• stewed tomatoes, with green peppers and onions↗1 ounce

  or diced tomatoes

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   FOR MACARONI AND CHEESE: In med sauce-pan slowly melt cubed cheese over med/low heat taking care not to burn the cheese.

2. 2

   After cheese is melted, add 1 tbsp of flour and the butter, stirring till mixed through; slowly add milk to mixture.

3. 3

   Meanwhile cook noodles according to pkg/drain.

4. 4

   In large mixing bowl or pot used to cook noodles mix noodles and cheese till all noodles are covered.

5. 5

   Spoon macaroni and cheese into baking dish and top with sliced American cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned and bubbly.

6. 6

   FOR TOMATO SAUCE: Best to prepare this 5-10 minutes before macaroni is done baking.

7. 7

   Empty 16 ounce can of tomatoes into medium saucepan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add remaining tbsp of flour and 8 tbsp of sugar.

9. 9

   Stir continually for 2-3 minutes.

10. 10

    Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat.

11. 11

    Serve over hot macaroni and cheese.

12. 12

    Enjoy.