Carrot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 lb carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 navel orange , juice and zest of, zest
salt
3 cups penne rigate (9 oz)
3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1 tbsp tarragon, chopped
fresh ground white pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with the zest and juice and 1/4 cup of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the carrots are very soft, about 30 minutes. Discard the zest. Transfer the carrots and any liquid to a blender and puree until very smooth.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Return the pasta to the pot. Add the reserved water and the carrot puree and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is coated with a thickened sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in three-fourths of the cheese and cook, stirring, until very creamy, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Stir in the tarragon and season with salt and white pepper.
Transfer the pasta to a medium baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	247.96 Kcal (1038 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.86g	6%
Cholesterol	10.84mg	4%
Sodium	124.44mg	5%
Potassium	285.69mg	6%
Total Carbs	45.51g	15%
Sugars	6.17g	25%
Dietary Fiber	7.05g	28%
Protein	9.88g	20%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	35%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	112.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.41 Kcal (609 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.26g	6%
Cholesterol	6.36mg	4%
Sodium	72.97mg	5%
Potassium	167.53mg	6%
Total Carbs	26.69g	15%
Sugars	3.62g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.13g	28%
Protein	5.8g	20%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	35%
Iron	1.2mg	11%
Calcium	66.2mg	11%

* 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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