Pesto Shrimp Mac&cheese Recipe

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Pesto Shrimp Mac&cheese
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Directions:

  1. Fresh or frozen shrimp can be used. If frozen, thaw before preparing recipe. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel and devein shrimp, removing tails. 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.
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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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