Name: Mac and Cheddar with Tomato Basil Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced; 2 tbsp plus fresh basil, julienned; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 clove garlic, minced; pinch salt; pinch red pepper flakes; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 10 ozs elbow macaroni or other short pasta

Mac and Cheddar with Tomato Basil Salsa

A simple mac and cheddar cheese topped with fresh tomato basil salsa, a great way to enjoy summer tomatoes.

Author: Cooking Chat
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Yield: 3 servings 1x
Category: Main
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp plus fresh basil, julienned
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch salt
pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
10 ozs elbow macaroni or other short pasta

Instructions

Start boiling water for pasta as you prep the other ingredients.
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Drain the pasta, then toss with one tablespoon of olive oil and the cheddar cheese.
Plate a serving of the pasta, the top with the tomato basil salsa. Repeat for each serving and enjoy!

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