Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz whole wheat macaroni
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 tbsp cornstarch
4 cups spinach leaves
2 oz neufchatel cheese, at room temperature, cut in small pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 cup shredded reduced fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4oz)
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

Directions:

Cook macaroni as package directs. Heat 2 1/2 cups milk until hot. Add cornstarch to remaining cold milk; whisk to blend. Pour into hot milk and stir over medium heat until sauce simmers. Stir 1 minute as sauce thickens. Remove pot from heat. Add spinach, Neufchatel, salt and pepper; whisk until sauce is smooth.
Heat oven to 375; grease a 2-quart baking dish. Toss 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons Romano and bread crumbs in a bowl.
Mix pasta, sauce, and remaining cheddar and Romano until blended. Transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.
Bake 20-25 minutes until top is browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	498.92 Kcal (2089 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.41g	22%
Cholesterol	49.48mg	16%
Sodium	711.14mg	30%
Potassium	662.71mg	14%
Total Carbs	69.65g	23%
Sugars	9.73g	39%
Dietary Fiber	6.77g	27%
Protein	25.88g	52%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	4.4mg	24%
Calcium	552.8mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.63 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.15g	22%
Cholesterol	14.24mg	16%
Sodium	204.73mg	30%
Potassium	190.79mg	14%
Total Carbs	20.05g	23%
Sugars	2.8g	39%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	27%
Protein	7.45g	52%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	1.3mg	24%
Calcium	159.2mg	55%

* 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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