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:
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
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.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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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