Tomatoey Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Tomatoey Macaroni and Cheese
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  1. Adjust oven to middle position and heat to 400 degrees.
  2. Bring 4 qts water to boil in large dutch oven, stir in 1 T salt and 1 box macaroni and cook until just al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and return to pot. pour diced tomatoes with juice over pasta and stir to coat. Cook over med high heat, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. To make cheese sauce: Melt butter in med saucepan over med heat. Stir in flour and cayenne and cook till golden and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in half an half and broth until smooth, add shredded cheese. Bring to boil, reduce heat to med and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Scrape mixture into 13x9 inch baking dish set in rimmed baking sheet and bake until top begin s to brown, 15-20 minutes. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  5. The macaroni and cheese can be made in advance through step 2; scrape mixture into baking dish, lay plastic wrap directly on surface of pasta, and refrigerate for up to 1 day. When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap , cover macaroni mixture with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. uncover and bake until top is golden brown , about 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 629.63 Kcal (2636 kJ)
Calories from fat 406.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.19g 70%
Cholesterol 137.29mg 46%
Sodium 856.54mg 36%
Potassium 473.97mg 10%
Total Carbs 29.86g 10%
Sugars 3.86g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.73g 7%
Protein 27.2g 54%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 691mg 69%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 198.42 Kcal (831 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.24g 70%
Cholesterol 43.27mg 46%
Sodium 269.92mg 36%
Potassium 149.37mg 10%
Total Carbs 9.41g 10%
Sugars 1.22g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.55g 7%
Protein 8.57g 54%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 23%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 217.8mg 69%

* 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
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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