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Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Macaroni and Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried small whole wheat or spelt elbow macaroni; 1 (12.0-ounce) jar red and yellow roasted peppers, drained; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cups low-fat (1%) milk; 2 tablespoons wheat or spelt flour; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Serves 4

Time 45 min

Everyone loves this nostalgic favorite. Here we've added roasted peppers, garlic and sharp cheddar cheese to the classic macaroni and cheese.

Special Diets:

Vegetarian

High-Fiber

Sugar-Conscious

Ingredients

8 ounces dried small whole wheat or spelt elbow macaroni
1 (12.0-ounce) jar red and yellow roasted peppers, drained
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons wheat or spelt flour
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain well.

Meanwhile, cut peppers into quarters and place in the bowl of a food processor.

Add mustard, cayenne, and garlic and process until smooth.

Transfer mixture to a small pot and whisk in milk and flour.

Cook over medium high heat, whisking constantly, until thickened.

Stir in cooked and drained macaroni and 3/4 cup of the cheese and season with salt and pepper.

Transfer macaroni mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned and bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 410 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 61g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 20g protein.

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Ingredients

8 ounces dried small whole wheat or spelt elbow macaroni
1 (12.0-ounce) jar red and yellow roasted peppers, drained
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons wheat or spelt flour
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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