Italian Style Macaroni and Cheese

Ashlie Richey

2 Tsp butter or margarine

½ c chopped onion

½ lb cheddar cheese

1 1-lb. can stewed tomatoes

pinch garlic powder

½ tsp salt

2 c cooked elbow macaroni (1 cup uncooked)

grated parmesan cheese

tomato slices

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a skillet; add onions and cook until onions are translucent. Blend in flour to make a smooth paste. Add tomatoes and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened. Add cheese, stir until melted. Add seasonings and cooked macaroni. Pour into a buttered 1 ½ qt. casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top, add tomato slices for garnish. Return to oven for another 5 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.