Macaroni and cheese with tomato sauce recipe mexican food

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats; margarine is often less expensive.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add macaroni; cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

Drain macaroni and set aside.

In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bay leaves; cook until tomatoes soften.

Add chicken bouillon, salt, and oil; mix well and simmer for a few minutes.

Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth.

Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce and tomato mixture; mix thoroughly.

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