Spring Vegetable Macaroni 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Spring Vegetable Macaroni 'n' Cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Snap tough ends off asparagus; cut spears into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut root ends and tough green tops from leeks; cut leeks in half lengthwise and rinse well under running water, then thinly slice crosswise.
  2. In a medium pan over medium-high heat, stir the asparagus with the leeks, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 7 minutes, then remove from pan and set aside.
  3. In a large pan over high heat, bring about 3 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions; stir in peas at the end. Drain and return to pan.
  4. Meanwhile, tear bread into chunks and put in a food processor with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Whirl until crumbs form.
  5. In the medium pan over medium-high heat, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add the flour and thyme; stir until smooth and bubbling, about 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in milk and stir until boiling and thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add lemon peel, mustard, pepper, and remaining teaspoon salt. Remove from heat and add goat cheese and 1 cup romano; stir until smooth.
  6. Pour sauce over drained pasta and peas. Add asparagus mixture and stir well. Scrape mixture into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish and spread level. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup romano and the bread crumbs. Bake until sauce is bubbling and bread crumbs are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3792.66 Kcal (15879 kJ)
Calories from fat 1749.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 194.42g 299%
Cholesterol 641.95mg 214%
Sodium 9666.69mg 403%
Potassium 2034.65mg 43%
Total Carbs 297.29g 99%
Sugars 72.71g 291%
Dietary Fiber 23.82g 95%
Protein 210.64g 421%
Vitamin C 52.4mg 87%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 17.9mg 100%
Calcium 5203.5mg 520%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.41 Kcal (726 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.89g 299%
Cholesterol 29.35mg 214%
Sodium 441.99mg 403%
Potassium 93.03mg 43%
Total Carbs 13.59g 99%
Sugars 3.32g 291%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 95%
Protein 9.63g 421%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 87%
Iron 0.8mg 100%
Calcium 237.9mg 520%

* 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

  • 91.3
    Points
  • 100
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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