Low-Fat Mac and Cheese with Peas Recipe

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Low-Fat Mac and Cheese with Peas
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Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in macaroni. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente. Drain in a colander and shake well.
  2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir together milk and cornstarch in a large cup; whisk into pot with onion and cook, whisking, until boiling. Continue to cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and salt.
  3. Add cooked pasta to sauce and stir well. Sprinkle Cheddar and Parmesan on top and toss well. Season with pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 499.56 Kcal (2092 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.52g 19%
Cholesterol 13.32mg 4%
Sodium 763.07mg 32%
Potassium 281.8mg 6%
Total Carbs 78.18g 26%
Sugars 16g 64%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 12%
Protein 18.11g 36%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 187.4mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 273.98 Kcal (1147 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.87g 19%
Cholesterol 7.31mg 4%
Sodium 418.5mg 32%
Potassium 154.55mg 6%
Total Carbs 42.88g 26%
Sugars 8.77g 64%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 12%
Protein 9.93g 36%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 14%
Calcium 102.8mg 19%

* 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

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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