Not Your Mom's Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Not Your Mom's Mac and Cheese
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  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the gemelli, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Add olive oil, and toss pasta until coated; set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.
  3. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Heat 3 tablespoons butter and the flour in a large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir until the butter is melted and the flour is incorporated, then slowly whisk in the milk. Stir in the fontina cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, white Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook, whisking constantly, until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika, nutmeg, garlic powder, cinnamon, and chili powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in the pasta and beef, and transfer mixture to a large baking dish.
  5. Combine 2 tablespoons butter, bread crumbs, and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle mixture over the pasta in the baking dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 12 minutes, then set the oven on broil. Broil until lightly browned, about 3 more minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 409.49 Kcal (1714 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.6g 41%
Cholesterol 105.49mg 35%
Sodium 458.52mg 19%
Potassium 375mg 8%
Total Carbs 13.19g 4%
Sugars 5.36g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 1%
Protein 28.07g 56%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 450.3mg 45%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.06 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.98g 41%
Cholesterol 43.55mg 35%
Sodium 189.31mg 19%
Potassium 154.83mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.44g 4%
Sugars 2.21g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 11.59g 56%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.6mg 8%
Calcium 185.9mg 45%

* 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

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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