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extraordinary Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

extraordinary Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb small shell pasta (elbows , pipette ,etc)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup onion (1 small, chopped ) (optional)
1/8 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (14 oz) can tomatoes (diced or stewed, undrained )
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded for top (optional)

Directions:

Melt butter in 4-qt saucepan over med heat. Add onions and saute until transparent. Stir in flour and salt. Cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
Add milk, stir to blend. Add tomatoes, juice and all. Bring to a low, steady simmer. Add uncooked pasta. Cover and continue to simmer gently for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Mixture will thicken as it is cooking.).
Remove from heat. Add cheese. Stir gently until cheese is melted. Let sit 5 minutes fefore serving.
Note: For a cheesier version put in a casserole dish and top with an additional 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and broil until cheese is melted and just starting to brown.
For an Italian twist try substituting the Cheddar cheese with 1 Cup fontina cheese and 1/2 Cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	244.61 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.37g	24%
Cholesterol	56.11mg	19%
Sodium	507.75mg	21%
Potassium	202.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	14.44g	5%
Sugars	5.33g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	1%
Protein	11.63g	23%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	322mg	32%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.35 Kcal (600 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.01g	24%
Cholesterol	32.88mg	19%
Sodium	297.56mg	21%
Potassium	118.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.46g	5%
Sugars	3.13g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	1%
Protein	6.82g	23%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	188.7mg	32%

* 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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