Easy, Cheesy Baked Macaroni

Rating: 3.44 stars
9 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1

A family favorite--in fact my teenage daughter's girlfriend always finagles a visit when I plan to make this for dinner. Goes great with a salad and homemade bread! Enjoy!

By Sue Prickett

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Recipe Summary

Servings:
5
Yield:
4 - 6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

5
Original recipe yields 5 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, shortening recommended cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes as macaroni will continue to bake later in oven. Drain.

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  • Mix cooked macaroni and tomato sauce in large glass ovenproof dish. Stir in 3/4 of the shredded cheese. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 of the cheese on top.

  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
496 calories; protein 22.1g; carbohydrates 74.4g; fat 13.3g; cholesterol 29.1mg; sodium 883.4mg. Full Nutrition
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Reviews (8)

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gothicdragonfly
Rating: 4 stars
06/12/2006
add some ground beef and mushrooms to this recipe and its slammin' Read More
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NJSS2000
Rating: 2 stars
01/25/2012
OK but won't make again. Read More
9 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 5
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 1
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gothicdragonfly
Rating: 4 stars
06/11/2006
add some ground beef and mushrooms to this recipe and its slammin' Read More
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Courtney
Rating: 4 stars
10/11/2007
I added spices to the tomato sauce--oregano dried onion garlic basil and pepper. I also used shredded mozzarella cheese. Very simple but very delicious. Read More
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NIKKI
Rating: 4 stars
03/09/2006
Instead of using the sprinked cheese I used american cheese slices. My husband loves the edges of crusted mac and cheese! Also...this was done in about 14 minutes. Read More
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SCOAKLEY
Rating: 5 stars
08/29/2002
This is a must try!! My family loves it!! Especially my kids! It is easy and very very good.... Thanks Sue!!! Read More
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LunaMorgaine
Rating: 4 stars
01/05/2010
I made this tonight and was worried about the taste of the tomato sauce with the cheese; I cut it down to one of the small cans of tomato sauce instead. It was delicious! Just a hint of tomato in the background. However because I also added ground beef onions and mushrooms I had to add a little milk to make up for the lack of tomato sauce. Excellent especially with whole grain pasta. Read More
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Jan Mowbray
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Rating: 4 stars
11/18/2017
Easy recipe. Instead of seashell pasta I used macaroni - how can it be macaroni and cheese without macaroni? And used cheddar cheese not the processed stuff. Really quick and easy but next time will double the sauce and I'll cook the pasta the full time before mixing with the sauce. I topped the dish with seasoned bread crumbs. I halved the recipe which was sufficient for two people with a side of something. I'll give this another go soon with the above considerations. I appreciate the recipe. Read More
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Dairygirl
Rating: 1 stars
05/19/2003
Yuck! Maybe it's just us... but we didn't like it very much! Read More
NJSS2000
Rating: 2 stars
01/25/2012
OK but won't make again. Read More
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