Tomato Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Tomato Mac and Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoons salt to boil.
  3. When water boils, stir in macaroni and cook until just al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot.
  4. Pour diced tomatoes with their juices over pasta and stir to coat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat until foaming.
  6. Stir in flour and cayenne and cook until golden, about 1 minute.
  7. Slowly whisk in half-and-half and broth until smooth.
  8. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  9. Off heat, whisk in cheeses, 1tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper (or to taste) until cheeses melt.
  10. Pour sauce over macaroni and stir to combine.
  11. Scrape mixture into 13x9 dish and bake until top begins to brown, 15-20 minutes.
  12. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  13. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 541.61 Kcal (2268 kJ)
Calories from fat 311.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.59g 53%
Cholesterol 104.77mg 35%
Sodium 462.21mg 19%
Potassium 255.35mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.81g 12%
Sugars 1.59g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 5%
Protein 22.1g 44%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 501.8mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.63 Kcal (987 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.05g 53%
Cholesterol 45.58mg 35%
Sodium 201.09mg 19%
Potassium 111.1mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.01g 12%
Sugars 0.69g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 5%
Protein 9.62g 44%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 16%
Iron 0.7mg 9%
Calcium 218.3mg 50%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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