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Macaroni and Cheese Primavera Recipe

Macaroni and Cheese Primavera Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

10 oz pasta ( penne , ziti or elbow macaroni)
2 tbsp soft margarine or 2 tbsp butter, divided
2 tsp soft margarine or 2 tsp butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (14 1/2 oz) can cut green beans, drained
1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Directions:

Heat the oven to 375°F Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
While pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons margarine in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until tender and translucent. Add the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly pour in milk, stirring with a whisk to smooth any lumps that form; simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and immediately stir in cheese.
Drain the pasta and stir into cheese sauce. Fold in the beans and mushrooms. Transfer the mixture to a shallow 2 1/2 - to 3-quart casserole dish. Spoon the tomatoes around edge of casserole.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons margarine in a small skillet; add the breadcrumbs and cook until lightly toasted. Sprinkle in the center of casserole. Bake for 15 minutes.
Servings: 6.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 420; Total fat 28g; Saturated fat 13g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 640mg; Carbohydrate 44g; Fiber 3g; Protein 10g; Vitamin A 10%DV*; Vitamin C 15%DV; Calcium 15%DV; Iron 10%DV.
*Daily Value.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	419.95 Kcal (1758 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.9g	40%
Cholesterol	79.07mg	26%
Sodium	691.6mg	29%
Potassium	261.08mg	6%
Total Carbs	25.82g	9%
Sugars	6.1g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	5%
Protein	20.17g	40%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	536.1mg	54%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.29 Kcal (705 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.38g	40%
Cholesterol	31.69mg	26%
Sodium	277.16mg	29%
Potassium	104.63mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.35g	9%
Sugars	2.44g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	5%
Protein	8.08g	40%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	4%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	214.8mg	54%

* 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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