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MACARONI  AND  CHEESE
Photo: Alexander Maasch

MACARONI AND CHEESE

7 ingredients 8 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • ½ box macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 pint strained tomatoes
  • ½ pound American cheese, grated
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Directions

1

Break the macaroni into 1-2 inch pieces.

2

Boil in a kettle of water for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.

3

Cook again until perfectly tender.

4

In a saucepan, heat the butter or olive oil and add the chopped onion.

5

Fry until the onion is soft but not browned.

6

Add the strained tomatoes and the cooked macaroni.

7

Heat thoroughly, then stir in the grated cheese.

8

Season with salt and pepper before serving.

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