Zesty Macaroni & Cheese By Kelly Miller • October26,2015 • Updated July 2, 2018 • 1 Comment1842 Jump to Recipe This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Barilla®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #AnytimePasta http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This super easy, stove-top mac & cheese has stewed tomatoes, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sour cream. A quick weeknight dinner that’s a instant family favorite! We have a regular rotation of go-to, mindless dinners in this house: tacos, spaghetti and meat sauce, and macaroni and cheese. In case you were wondering, “mindless” dinners are meals that require no recipe or brain power to pull together in a pinch. If you’ve been a reader here for a while, you know how religiously I meal plan and encourage you all to do the same! But I will readily admit, there are those nights where you simply can’t get the energy together to even pull up the recipe for the dinner you had planned. You need something that can come together quick with little thought and the whole family is happy and fed. This recipe is just a twist on my favorite simple macaroni and cheese. When I went food shopping this week at Giant Food Stores, I picked up my usual ingredients and then added some others to make it more of a different flavor. My kiddos just go insane any night I tell them we’re having mac & cheese, and after having them taste test this new version, I’m thinking they’re going to expect this one from now on! It combines some of our favorite zesty taco flavors with classic cheesy macaroni – it’s really a perfect weeknight dinner! Zesty Macaroni & Cheese This super easy, stove-top mac & cheese has stewed tomatoes, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sour cream. A quick weeknight dinner that's a instant family favorite! No ratings yet Print Pin Rate Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanKeyword: easy mac and cheese recipe, macaroni & cheese recipe Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6 servings Calories: 292kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 12 oz Barilla Pronto elbow macaroni noodles▢ 15 oz stewed tomatoes drained and chopped▢ 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese▢ 1 tbsp taco seasoning▢ 1/3 cup sour cream InstructionsCook Barilla Pronto Elbows according to package directions. When most of liquid has been absorbed, stir in remaining ingredients.Cook 5 minutes over medium heat or until heated through. NutritionCalories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1.8mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom!  I’m not sure you can have a more simple mac & cheese, and this one is absolutely delicious! I really love how quick Barilla Pronto pasta comes together at dinner time – plus no pre-boiling or draining means less dishes! In my area, Barilla Pronto is available at Giant Food Stores, Stop & Shop, and Martin’s Food Markets. Barilla Pronto Pasta is also available through Peapod! Be sure to follow Barilla on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram for more yummy ideas. Don’t miss another Mostly Homemade Mom recipe! Click here to have recipes delivered by email. Or, you can follow along via Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, or Google+ – I’d love to connect with you!{linking up!} 1842