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Macaroni 'n' Cheese Italiano Recipe

Macaroni 'n' Cheese Italiano Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups nonfat milk
1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions until cooked but firm.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery and green pepper in oil until tender.
Stir in spaghetti sauce, basil and oregano.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Drain macaroni; stir into sauce.
Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a saucepan, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg and cayenne.
Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
Pour over macaroni mixture.
Top with Parmesan cheese and tomatoes.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	328.08 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.34g	16%
Cholesterol	28.9mg	10%
Sodium	670.25mg	28%
Potassium	410.07mg	9%
Total Carbs	38.43g	13%
Sugars	8.23g	33%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	8%
Protein	19.72g	39%
Vitamin C	10.2mg	17%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	509mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.27 Kcal (579 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.36g	16%
Cholesterol	12.18mg	10%
Sodium	282.49mg	28%
Potassium	172.83mg	9%
Total Carbs	16.2g	13%
Sugars	3.47g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.86g	8%
Protein	8.31g	39%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	17%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	214.5mg	51%

* 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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