Salt Cod Macaroni Bake Recipe

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Salt Cod Macaroni Bake
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Ingredients:

  • 300 g salt cod fish
  • 350 g macaroni
  • 40 g butter
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 6 sprigs thyme
  • 50 g flour
  • 800 ml milk
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 2 pinches nutmeg
  • 3 pinches oregano
  • oil

Directions:

  1. Run the salt cod under cold water for about 10 minutes, then soak it in more cold water for at least a few hours (changing the water a few times), or overnight in a spacious container if that suits you better. If your cod is very stiff, it may need more help: after soaking, place in a pan of cold water and bring to a light simmer. Set aside and cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6.
  3. Cook the macaroni al dente, according to the instructions on the packet, then drain and cool under cold water. Oil lightly to prevent it sticking.
  4. Over a low-medium heat, melt the butter in a large saucepan and fry the garlic and thyme leaves for a couple of minutes before stirring in the flour. Add a little milk and stir well. Keep gradually adding the milk and turn the heat up a bit. Bring the smooth sauce up to a bubble, then turn it off and stir in the mustard and nutmeg.
  5. Pick out and discard any bones and skin from the salt cod.
  6. Now mix the salt cod and macaroni into the sauce until well combined. Season, mostly with pepper (easy on the salt). Check the consistency of the dish - it needs to be quite wet, as the macaroni will continue absorbing in the oven, so add a splash more milk if necessary.
  7. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, sprinkle the top with the Parmesan, breadcrumbs and oregano and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden on top and bubbling round the edges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 584.41 Kcal (2447 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.04g 23%
Cholesterol 34.14mg 11%
Sodium 532.13mg 22%
Potassium 574.28mg 12%
Total Carbs 87.73g 29%
Sugars 13.4g 54%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 16%
Protein 23.79g 48%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 467.8mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.36 Kcal (705 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.33g 23%
Cholesterol 9.84mg 11%
Sodium 153.3mg 22%
Potassium 165.44mg 12%
Total Carbs 25.27g 29%
Sugars 3.86g 54%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 16%
Protein 6.85g 48%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 21%
Calcium 134.8mg 47%

* 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

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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