Best Ever Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. drain well.
• combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, butter, and cooked macaroni in a large baking dish. stir in the cheddar cheese. arrange the tomatoes on top, then pour the tomato liquid over the casserole. season with salt and black pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then mix the macaroni and cheese thoroughly. continue to bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.