Chimichurri Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Chimichurri Mac and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
  3. While pasta cooks, combine milk, stock, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute or until thickened. Let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 ounces shredded cheddar and processed cheese, stirring until smooth.
  4. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion, oregano, thyme, pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine onion mixture, parsley stems, cilantro stems, and lime juice in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped.
  5. Combine pasta, milk mixture, and parsley mixture. Heat cast-iron skillet over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pasta mixture to pan; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 ounce cheddar cheese. Broil 8 inches from heat for 5 minutes or until cheese is browned. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1701.07 Kcal (7122 kJ)
Calories from fat 395.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.94g 68%
Cholesterol 111.89mg 37%
Sodium 2138.89mg 89%
Potassium 1758.71mg 37%
Total Carbs 257.17g 86%
Sugars 41.26g 165%
Dietary Fiber 20.18g 81%
Protein 70.3g 141%
Vitamin C 117.3mg 196%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 9.4mg 52%
Calcium 1358mg 136%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 138.12 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.57g 68%
Cholesterol 9.09mg 37%
Sodium 173.67mg 89%
Potassium 142.8mg 37%
Total Carbs 20.88g 86%
Sugars 3.35g 165%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 81%
Protein 5.71g 141%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 196%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 24%
Iron 0.8mg 52%
Calcium 110.3mg 136%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 36.9
    Points
  • 44
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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