The Family Table: Mom’s 4-Ingredient Baked Macaroni

Readers share their treasured recipes

The key to this simple, crowd-pleasing macaroni: Use an extra sharp cheddar, and don't skimp on the cheese or butter. Courtesy of Patricia McAdams

Submitted by Patricia McAdams, Sun City Center, Florida

My mom, Martha Callahan, was a fantastic cook, but my favorite meal was her amazing macaroni, colored red because of a bit of tomato paste added to the recipe. Mom made this comfort food almost every Friday night when I was growing up.