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Cheesy Macaroni in a Creamy Tomato Sauce

Cheesy Macaroni in a Creamy Tomato Sauce

Serves 2 | with Baby Plum Tomatoes and Carrot Sticks
4.0(48)Review Summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 19, 2025
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Calories
: 
653 kcal
Protein
: 
22.4g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Wheat
  • Milk
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

180 grams

Macaroni

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat, Soya, May contain traces of allergens)

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

2 unit(s)

Carrot

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Marinara Sauce

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

Energy (kJ)2730 kJ
Energy (kcal)653 kcal
Fat24.5 g
of which saturates14.6 g
Carbohydrate83.8 g
of which sugars15.8 g
Dietary Fibre6.7 g
Protein22.4 g
Salt1.4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Large Saucepan
•Chopping Board
•Mixing Bowl
•Box Grater
•Peeler
•Knife
•Colander

Instructions

1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 0.5 tsp of salt for the macaroni.

b) When boiling, stir the macaroni into the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins. 

2

a) Meanwhile, quarter the baby plum tomatoes. 

b) Peel and trim the carrots, then halve lengthways. Chop into roughly 1cm wide, 5cm long batons.

c) Grate the Cheddar cheese.

d) Once the pasta is cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan.

3

a) Add the marinara sauce, baby plum tomatoes and half the creme fraiche to the pasta. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Mix together until combined.

b) Divide your tomato pasta between 2 serving bowls and top with a dollop of remaining creme fraiche.

c) Scatter over the grated cheese.

d) Serve your carrot batons alongside to finish.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Surprisingly tasty for a simple dish, with a brilliant twist on mac and cheese that many enjoyed.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it a good option for children's lunches or family meals.
  • Suggestions: Consider using plain marinara sauce instead of the creamy version for a more traditional flavour.
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