Fresh Tomato Mac and Cheese

• 1 pound dried whole wheat ziti
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 pounds ripe tomatoes
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups mixed shredded cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
3. Mash the garlic into a paste with a pinch of salt and place in a large bowl.
4. Chop the to-matoes and add to the bowl.
5. Stir in the oil, zest, juice, sugar (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
6. Reserve the sauce.
7. Toss the ziti with the tomato sauce in the bowl, then transfer to an oiled 3-quart baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over top and bake until the cheeses are melted, about 15 minutes.
9. Serve.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/fresh-tomato-mac-and-cheese (may not work)