Mac n’ Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes

A delicious main course or appetizer during the summer months. These tomatoes are stuffed then grilled to cheesy charred perfection.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time40 mins

Pasta Range: High Fibre White

Pasta Shape: Elbows

Cooking Skill: Advanced

Collection: New Favourites

Serves:

Calories: 264kcal

Ingredients

3 cup Italpasta Total Pasta Elbows
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 cup milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
1 pinch chili pepper flakes add to taste
1 tbsp dried oregano
10 tomatoes trimmed, flesh scooped out
salt add to taste
pepper add to taste

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Instructions

Preheat a lightly oiled grill over medium high heat. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over butter and whisk until golden. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper and add Elbows; toss to combine.
Trim the bottom of each of the hollowed tomatoes so that they stand straight without rolling. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper. Divide mac n’ cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, chili flakes (if using), oregano and breadcrumbs.
Arrange tomatoes on the grill and cook for 15-18 minutes until charred and heated through. Let tomatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve alongside a green salad.

Tips

Italpasta Total pasta is an excellent source of fibre!

Tomatoes are low in Sodium, Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They are excellent sources of Vitamin E, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, Dietary Fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium and Manganese.

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