Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add pasta and boil for amount of minutes indicated on package. Drain and set aside.
- In another large pot melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Once melted add in flour and stir until combined and thickened into a paste.
- Slowly add milk and whisk until creamy, thick, and smooth.
- Remove from heat and add cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pasta to cheese sauce and mix.
- Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray and add macaroni and cheese, smoothing into an even layer.
- Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and cook until golden, stirring constantly. Remove from pan immediately so they don't continue to brown in the hot pan.
- Place tomato slices on top of macaroni and cheese (optionaand then sprinkle the breadcrumbs over top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until bubbling and edges are starting to brown.
