Ingredients:
- 2 cups good quality salsa (rick suggests frontera brand roasted jalapeno tomato, or roasted poblano tomato)
- kosher salt (about 1 1/2 tsp)
Directions:
- Fill a large pot with about 6 quarts water and place over high heat.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, or in a glass measuring cup in a microwave, for about 1 minute.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then stir in the flour—whisk until the mixture turns a deep golden, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the warmed milk all at once and continue to whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, 4-5 minutes (whisk diligently and there will be no lumps).
- Stir in the salsa, remove from heat, then stir in the cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
- Taste and season with salt.
- When the water comes to a boil, add in pasta.
- Stir so no pieces stick together; boil until pasta is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain pasta well and return to the pot.
- Stir in the cheese sauce, then spoon mixture into a serving dish; sprinkle with cilantro.
- *If you want a crusted macaroni and cheese—spoon mixture into a buttered baking dish; top with 1/2 cup bread crumbs mixed with 1 tablespoon melted butter and bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes, until richly browned and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 493.3 Kcal (2065 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 196.47 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 21.83g | 34% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 60.98mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 853.86mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 499.86mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 57.48g | 19% | |
| Sugars | 6.09g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.05g | 32% | |
| Protein | 18.36g | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 417.5mg | 42% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 205.71 Kcal (861 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 81.93 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.1g | 34% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 25.43mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 356.06mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 208.44mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.97g | 19% | |
| Sugars | 2.54g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.36g | 32% | |
| Protein | 7.66g | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 174.1mg | 42% | |
* 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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