Donatella's Italian Mac & Cheese Recipe

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Donatella's Italian Mac & Cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Butter ten to twelve 10-oz. ovenproof bowls or ramekins; set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of salt to boiling. Add pasta, stir just until water returns to boiling. Cook pasta according to package directions just until tender to the bite (al dente). Drain, shaking well. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl beat egg whites with electric mixer to stiff peaks.
  3. In Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Sprinkle the flour over onion; stir constantly for 2 minutes (do no allow flour to brown). A little at a time, add 1 cup of the milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
  4. For an herb bundle, in an 8-inch square double-thickness of cheesecloth, place the bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns. Gather corners and tie with 100% cotton string. Add herb bundle to Dutch oven 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt and remaining 2 1/2 cups of milk. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boiling, stirring frequently (do not let the mixture boil over). Boil for 1 minute; reduce heat to low so milk barely simmers. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes more. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove and discard herb bundle. Immediately stir in plenty of ground blackpepper, the nutmeg, and the cheeses. Stir just until cheeses are melted.
  5. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese mixture. Fold in beaten egg whites. Spoon mac and cheese into prepared bowls. Top with Garlic Bread Crumbs.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through (160°F) and crumbs are toasted. To serve, top with truffle oil and fresh thyme.
  7. *Garlic Bread Crumbs: In a food processor, process 5 oz. (3 thick slices) country-style white bread, crusts removed, to coarse crumbs. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoons salt; and 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. With a rubber spatula, work oil into the crumbs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 360.71 Kcal (1510 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.94g 25%
Cholesterol 41.3mg 14%
Sodium 783.78mg 33%
Potassium 222.06mg 5%
Total Carbs 41.48g 14%
Sugars 5.65g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.67g 7%
Protein 14.68g 29%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 237.9mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.98 Kcal (795 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.39g 25%
Cholesterol 21.75mg 14%
Sodium 412.79mg 33%
Potassium 116.95mg 5%
Total Carbs 21.85g 14%
Sugars 2.98g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 7%
Protein 7.73g 29%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 125.3mg 24%

* 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

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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