Tomato Basil Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 9 - 12
- Course: Main Dish
Looking for a great weeknight family recipe? Try this delicious Tomato Basil Macaroni and Cheese in a Reynolds® Bakeware Pan with hot pad and carrier. See how it's made here.
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Ingredients
- 1 small diced yellow onion
- 8 diced tomatoes + more for garnish
- 5 chopped and cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese + 1 cup
- 1/3 cup of chopped fresh basil + more for garnish
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour
- 6 cups of whole milk
- 2 pounds of cavatappi noodles, boiled and strained
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Reynolds® Bakeware Lasagna pan with hot pad and carrier
Directions
Step 1
PREHEAT the oven 350°.
Step 2
MELT the butter in a large pot on high heat and add in the onions to sauté, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
WHISK in the flour to form a roux.
Step 4
POUR in the milk and cook over medium heat until it becomes thick.
Step 5
WHISK in 8 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese until it is completely combined.
Step 6
ADD the cooked noodles, chopped cooked chicken, chopped tomatoes and basil to the pot with the sauce and mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7
POUR the mixture into a Reynolds® Bakeware Lasagna pan with hot pad and carrier and sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 8
BAKE in the oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese on top is lightly browned.
Step 9
GARNISH with chopped tomatoes and basil.
Step 10
SERVE hot.
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