Ingredients
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions and then drain it and place back into pot.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, salt, pepper and half and half. Whisk until mostly smooth.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the half and half mixture and once combined, stir in the milk. Heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and add shredded cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted.
- Add chopped onion, chopped pepper, and drained diced tomatoes into the pot with the cooked macaroni then pour the cheese sauce over the top. Stir until all of the pasta is well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared 9x13 baking pan and set aside.
- Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Stir until the bread crumbs are moistened. Sprinkle evenly over the pasta.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bread crumbs have browned a bit and edges are bubbling. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!