Cajun Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Cajun Mac and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens)
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Directions:

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than the label directs. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the olive oil and sausage in a large skillet over high heat and cook, stirring, until the sausage starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in the scallions and bell pepper and cook until the vegetables are slightly soft, about 3 more minutes. Add the Cajun spice and flour and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue whisking until the sauce is thick and smooth, about 5 more minutes.
  3. Add the pasta, cheese and reserved cooking water to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce and melt the cheese, about 1 minute.
  4. Per serving: Calories 794; Fat 39 g (Saturated 18 g); Cholesterol 102 mg; Sodium 920 mg; Carbohydrate 76 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 36 g
  5. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 448.64 Kcal (1878 kJ)
Calories from fat 220.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.54g 38%
Cholesterol 62.41mg 21%
Sodium 481.18mg 20%
Potassium 251mg 5%
Total Carbs 34.03g 11%
Sugars 7.81g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 21.65g 43%
Vitamin C 32.9mg 55%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 44%
Iron 13.3mg 74%
Calcium 359.3mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.58 Kcal (517 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.76g 38%
Cholesterol 17.19mg 21%
Sodium 132.54mg 20%
Potassium 69.14mg 5%
Total Carbs 9.37g 11%
Sugars 2.15g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 3%
Protein 5.96g 43%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 44%
Iron 3.7mg 74%
Calcium 99mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.9
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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