Mac & Cheese with Tomatoes, Olives and Goat Cheese
Goat cheese with your macaroni? It makes all the difference in this quick and easy recipe filled with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Servings: 3people
Ingredients
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 tbsp. drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1/4 c. Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 cloveclove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 box macaroni & cheese
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. margarine
3 oz. mild goat cheese + additional for top
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
» Combine fresh and dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and thyme in a glass bowl. Stir to mix well, then let stand at room temperature.» Prepare macaroni & cheese with milk and margarine according to directions on the box, or use your favorite variation. After mac & cheese is prepared, place it back in pot.» Add 3 oz. goat cheese to macaroni. Cook briefly over Low heat, stirring, until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.» Season macaroni with salt and pepper to taste.» Put macaroni & cheese on plates. Spoon tomato-olive mixture over macaroni, and sprinkle remaining goat cheese and parsley on top.