Macarrones Con Crema Y Queso – Mexican Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Macarrones Con Crema Y Queso – Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
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  1. First, you want to roast the poblanos: you can either do this over the flame on a gas stove until skins are blistered and charred, or you can broil them (turning occasionally) until charred on all sides.
  2. Place hot poblanos in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, letting them steam for 10 minutes.
  3. Peel or rub off the charred skins and discard stems, seeds, and ribs (do not rinse peppers under water).
  4. Cut roasted poblanos into 1/4-inch thick strips; set aside.
  5. In a large heavy skillet melt together the butter and oil over medium low heat, then sauté the onion strips and salt, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. While the onion is browning, begin cooking the pasta by adding it to a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes; reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain remaining and set aside.
  7. To the sautéed onion add the serrano, garlic, oregano, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  8. Increase temperature to high, then add the drained pasta, reserved pasta cooking water, the crema, and the onion mixture, and cook, stirring, until the pasta is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add the roasted poblano strips, stir well, then add the queso fresco cheese and toss.
  10. Pour onto platter and serve immediately.
  11. Note: cavatappi pasta is a short s-shaped pasta tube that resembles a small corkscrew.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 517.37 Kcal (2166 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.66g 38%
Cholesterol 51.08mg 17%
Sodium 617.78mg 26%
Potassium 167.96mg 4%
Total Carbs 61.17g 20%
Sugars 9.81g 39%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 14.04g 28%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 199.4mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 209.45 Kcal (877 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.98g 38%
Cholesterol 20.68mg 17%
Sodium 250.09mg 26%
Potassium 67.99mg 4%
Total Carbs 24.76g 20%
Sugars 3.97g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 9%
Protein 5.68g 28%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 80.7mg 20%

* 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

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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