Pesto Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Pesto Shrimp Mac and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F Remove tails from shrimp. Rinse shrimp, pat dry with paper towels. Chop shrimp and set aside.
  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
  3. In large bowl stir together eggs, butter, half-and-half, 1 cup of the fontina cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, chopped basil, and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Stir in shrimp and macaroni. Transfer to buttered 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining cheeses.
  4. Bake uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through and shrimp pieces are opaque. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 664.63 Kcal (2783 kJ)
Calories from fat 367.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.81g 63%
Cholesterol 168.4mg 56%
Sodium 1221.48mg 51%
Potassium 285.71mg 6%
Total Carbs 53.11g 18%
Sugars 1.82g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.15g 9%
Protein 24.14g 48%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 318mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 302.36 Kcal (1266 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.57g 63%
Cholesterol 76.61mg 56%
Sodium 555.69mg 51%
Potassium 129.98mg 6%
Total Carbs 24.16g 18%
Sugars 0.83g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 9%
Protein 10.98g 48%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 15%
Calcium 144.7mg 32%

* 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

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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