Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups macaroni (or any other small noodle you like)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion or half a large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup milk
• 2.5 cup shredded cheese, whatever combinations of cheeses you have and are trying to use up
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

Preparations:

1. Cook the macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain. Transfer to a greased oven safe baking dish.
2. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion and saute until onions have a rich golden color, approximately 12 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and the spices. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer. Add 2.25 cups of cheese and let sauce simmer gently until the cheese is melted, stirring often.
3. Pour cheese sauce over the macaroni. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, black pepper, and 1/4 cup cheese.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes.