Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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coarse salt and pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 tsp olive oil
12 oz corkscrew macaroni (plain or whole-wheat)
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups low-fat milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 475°F Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss tomatoes with oil on prepared baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until lightly browned and soft, 8-10 minutes; set aside.
Cook pasta in boiing water until al dente, according to package instructions,. Drain; set aside.
While pasta is cooking, melt butter over low heat in a large saucepan. Add flour; cool , whisking 1 minute. Gradually, whisk in milk, then nutmeg, 1/2 tsp, coarse salt and a pinch of pepper; bring to a simmer. cook, whisking constantly, until thick enougb to coat the back of a spoon, 2-3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted,.
Add cooked pasta to cheese mixture; stir to combine. (Sauce will thicken as it stands). Serve topped with tomatoes and , if desired additional grated cheddar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	729.35 Kcal (3054 kJ)
Calories from fat	317.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.31g	54%
Cholesterol	65.33mg	22%
Sodium	1230.13mg	51%
Potassium	461.34mg	10%
Total Carbs	78.03g	26%
Sugars	19.8g	79%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	14%
Protein	27.09g	54%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	61%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	611.4mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	145.67 Kcal (610 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.05g	54%
Cholesterol	13.05mg	22%
Sodium	245.68mg	51%
Potassium	92.14mg	10%
Total Carbs	15.58g	26%
Sugars	3.95g	79%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	14%
Protein	5.41g	54%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	61%
Iron	0.5mg	14%
Calcium	122.1mg	61%

* 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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