Tomato Pasta

November 08, 2016 By: Comments
Tomato Pasta
Tagged: Cheese Cheese. Butter Butter. Back to School Back to School. Dinner Dinner. Pasta Pasta. Tomatoes Tomatoes. Pasta Dish Pasta Dish. Casseroles Casseroles. Lunch Lunch. Casseroles & Pot Pies Casseroles & Pot Pies.
Prep:
20 minutes
Cook:
20 minutes
Serves:
6
This unique spin on the classic mac 'n cheese introduces tomatoes and mozzarella into this flavorful dish.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cook the macaroni according to package directions until the pasta is al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a 1/2 cup of water.
  3. In a second saucepan, place the 1/2 cup pasta water, tomatoes, butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook over medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.
  4. To the sauce, add the macaroni, chives, and mozzarella. Toss until thoroughly coated.
  5. Serve warm.