Carrot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Carrot Macaroni and Cheese
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 ServingPer 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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