Horn & Hardart's Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Cook macaroni, uncovered, in 6 quarts rapidly boiling salted water 8 to 12 minutes until al dente.

Drain well.

Combine milk and cream in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Meanwhile, heat the butter in another saucepan over low heat just until foaming.

Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened.

Add the cheese to the white sauce, about ¼ cup at a time, stirring until smooth.

Add the cayenne and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Stir the tomatoes and sugar into the sauce.

Combine with the macaroni and pour into a buttered 1½ quart baking dish .

Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the top is nicely brown.