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Healthier Stove-Top Mac and Cheese Recipe

Healthier Stove-Top Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz medium whole wheat pasta shells
1 tbsp olive oil
4 slices about 2 oz prosciutto, finely chopped
15 oz pumpkin (not pie filling) or 15 oz squash puree
4 oz creme fraiche
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Bring large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the proscuitto and cook until just crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin, creme fraiche, hot sauce, cumin and parmesan. Cook, stirring often, until hot.
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	234.2 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.45g	22%
Cholesterol	14.82mg	5%
Sodium	183.26mg	8%
Potassium	373.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.98g	7%
Sugars	3.86g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.93g	8%
Protein	5.57g	11%
Vitamin C	10mg	17%
Iron	8mg	45%
Calcium	254.1mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.42 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.2g	22%
Cholesterol	6.36mg	5%
Sodium	78.58mg	8%
Potassium	160.02mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.57g	7%
Sugars	1.65g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	8%
Protein	2.39g	11%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	17%
Iron	3.5mg	45%
Calcium	109mg	25%

* 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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