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Slimmed Down Macaroni and Cheese (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb dry elbow macaroni , (2 cups)
1 cup skim milk
2 tsp cornstarch
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, grated (about 8 oz)
1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 to 2 tsp dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
freshly grated nutmeg
cayenne pepper
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the noodles, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Mix about 1 tablespoon of skim milk with the cornstarch and set aside. Heat the remaining skim milk in a saucepan over medium heat with the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. When fragrant, whisk in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer until the milk thickens. Remove the herbs and stir in the cheese, until melted. Whisk the butter, mustard, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne into the sauce.
Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with the cheese sauce and season with salt and black pepper. Serve.
Copyright 2004 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	362.43 Kcal (1517 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.08g	12%
Cholesterol	20.77mg	7%
Sodium	1206.55mg	50%
Potassium	272.27mg	6%
Total Carbs	48.12g	16%
Sugars	5.38g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	22.98g	46%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	376.2mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.28 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.38g	12%
Cholesterol	11.25mg	7%
Sodium	653.41mg	50%
Potassium	147.45mg	6%
Total Carbs	26.06g	16%
Sugars	2.91g	22%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	7%
Protein	12.44g	46%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	1mg	10%
Calcium	203.7mg	38%

* 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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