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Three-Cheese Macaroni With Leeks Recipe

Three-Cheese Macaroni With Leeks Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp butter
2 leeks, sliced into rounds (white and light green parts )
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup white wine (chicken broth may be used instead)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups milk
2 cups emmenthaler cheese, shredded
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni

Directions:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and fry the leeks, bay leaves, garlic and salt, stirring occasionally, until the leeks and garlic are softened, about 7 minutes.
Stir in the wine and boil, stirring, until the liquid is evaporated, about 4 minutes.
Whisk in the flour; cook, whisking, for 1 minute.
In a steady stream, whisk in the milk and simmer, whisking, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes.
Reserve 1/4 cup of each of the cheeses and whisk the rest, along with the mustard, nutmeg and cayenne pepper into the sauce until melted, about 1 minute.
Discard the bay leaves.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until tender but firm, about 8 minutes.
Drain and return to the pot.
Add the sauce and stir to combine.
Spread the pasta and sauce in a 9 x 13 baking dish and sprinkle with the reserved cheeses.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes.
Broil until golden on top, about 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	415.25 Kcal (1739 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12g	18%
Cholesterol	37.61mg	13%
Sodium	491.84mg	20%
Potassium	435.59mg	9%
Total Carbs	55.13g	18%
Sugars	8.82g	35%
Dietary Fiber	4.87g	19%
Protein	21.17g	42%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	466.6mg	47%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.41 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.32g	18%
Cholesterol	13.53mg	13%
Sodium	176.96mg	20%
Potassium	156.73mg	9%
Total Carbs	19.84g	18%
Sugars	3.17g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	19%
Protein	7.62g	42%
Vitamin C	1mg	5%
Iron	1mg	15%
Calcium	167.9mg	47%

* 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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