Macaroni and Cheese

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:

VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    8 ouncesdried small whole wheat or spelt elbow macaroni
    1 jar (12-ounce)red and yellow roasted peppers, drained
    1/4 teaspoondry mustard
    1/8 teaspooncayenne pepper
    2 clovesgarlic
    2 cupslow-fat (1%) milk
    2 tablespoonswheat or spelt flour
    1 cupshredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground 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

Serving Size

Calories

410

Total Fat

11g

Saturated Fat

7g

Cholesterol

35mg

Sodium

480mg

Total Carbohydrate

61g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

20g

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