Blush Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes Recipe

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Blush Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
  3. While pasta cooks, place tomatoes on a jelly-roll pan lined with foil. Broil 8 minutes or until tomatoes are beginning to blacken.
  4. While tomatoes cook, heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add diced shallots, minced garlic, and thyme; sauté 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, black pepper, and salt; bring to a boil. Cook 4 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add spinach, stirring constantly until spinach starts to wilt. Add shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta. Top with the roasted tomatoes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1569.84 Kcal (6573 kJ)
Calories from fat 350.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.91g 60%
Cholesterol 73.08mg 24%
Sodium 1672.64mg 70%
Potassium 1651.82mg 35%
Total Carbs 230.53g 77%
Sugars 43.67g 175%
Dietary Fiber 19.47g 78%
Protein 60.13g 120%
Vitamin C 48.5mg 81%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Calcium 946.7mg 95%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.51 Kcal (488 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.89g 60%
Cholesterol 5.42mg 24%
Sodium 124.14mg 70%
Potassium 122.6mg 35%
Total Carbs 17.11g 77%
Sugars 3.24g 175%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 78%
Protein 4.46g 120%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 81%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 38%
Iron 0.4mg 30%
Calcium 70.3mg 95%

* 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

  • 33.8
    Points
  • 39
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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