Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with tuna
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups Heavy whipping cream (sub milk for less fat)2 tablespoons light cream cheese1 1/2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash of cayenne pepper (optional)3/4 cup shredded cheddar1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard8oz cooked bowtie pasta1/2 can solid white albacore tuna in waterBread crumbs to sprinkle on top (optional)
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Preheat broiler on High.
In a medium saucepan, combine milk/cream, cream cheese, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne, if desired. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a slow boil, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining cheeses and mustard until cheese melts. Pour pasta into a square baking dish, pour cheese mixture over top; stir.
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of pasta and stick under broiler for 8-10 minutes or until casserole is browned on top.
Divide pasta evenly among 6 bowls; serve immediately.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATOE12.
Preheat broiler on High.
In a medium saucepan, combine milk/cream, cream cheese, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne, if desired. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a slow boil, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining cheeses and mustard until cheese melts. Pour pasta into a square baking dish, pour cheese mixture over top; stir.
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of pasta and stick under broiler for 8-10 minutes or until casserole is browned on top.
Divide pasta evenly among 6 bowls; serve immediately.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATOE12.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 346.1
- Total Fat: 18.6 g
- Cholesterol: 65.8 mg
- Sodium: 325.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 15.2 g
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