Here's One More Macaroni and Cheese Recipe...

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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Coat a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling and add penne. Cook 6 minutes; drain. In a large bowl, toss together the cheeses and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and slightly bubbly. In a thin stream, whisk in milk; add onion powder, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat; whisk in 2 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture.
  6. In the pasta pot, stir together the cooked penne and the cheese sauce. Pour HALF into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with a generous cup of the cheese. Spoon remaining penne into dish and top with remaining cheese.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil and cook 3 minutes, until top is lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 526.49 Kcal (2204 kJ)
Calories from fat 319.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.47g 55%
Cholesterol 100.79mg 34%
Sodium 949.11mg 40%
Potassium 189.83mg 4%
Total Carbs 18.21g 6%
Sugars 5.81g 23%
Dietary Fiber 3.58g 14%
Protein 31.4g 63%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 923mg 92%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.65 Kcal (769 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.37g 55%
Cholesterol 35.16mg 34%
Sodium 331.06mg 40%
Potassium 66.21mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.35g 6%
Sugars 2.03g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 14%
Protein 10.95g 63%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 21%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 322mg 92%

* 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

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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