Sweet Pea-and-Prosciutto Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Sweet Pea-and-Prosciutto Macaroni and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in Gouda cheese, next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper until smooth.
  3. Sauté prosciutto in a small skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until slightly browned. Stir prosciutto and peas into pasta mixture.
  4. Pour pasta mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir together crushed cereal, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, and remaining 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
  5. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  6. Note: We tested with Barilla Cellentani pasta and Cabot 1.5% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
  7. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving, baked with topping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3425.04 Kcal (14340 kJ)
Calories from fat 540.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 60.07g 92%
Cholesterol 173.81mg 58%
Sodium 4471.63mg 186%
Potassium 2179.1mg 46%
Total Carbs 608.78g 203%
Sugars 188.1g 752%
Dietary Fiber 29.76g 119%
Protein 127.86g 256%
Vitamin C 29.2mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 19.2mg 107%
Calcium 1256.4mg 126%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.11 Kcal (913 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.83g 92%
Cholesterol 11.07mg 58%
Sodium 284.76mg 186%
Potassium 138.77mg 46%
Total Carbs 38.77g 203%
Sugars 11.98g 752%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 119%
Protein 8.14g 256%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 49%
Iron 1.2mg 107%
Calcium 80mg 126%

* 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

  • 72.7
    Points
  • 91
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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