Tia's Spicy Mac and Cheese
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup dried whole-wheat elbow macaroni (about 8 oz)1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth2.5 tablespoons whole wheat flour1 cup fat free half and half1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup shredded or grated reduced fat Parmesan CheeseCooking Spray1 16-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed1 12-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and thinly sliced1/8 cup of diced jalepenos2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain well in a colander. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the broth and the flour. Whisk in the half and half, salt and cayenne. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheddar and parmesan until melted.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a shallow 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Stir the broccoli, bell peppers, and cheese sauce into the cooked pasta. Spoon into the casserole dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until warmed through and golden brown on top.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIAGAYEPFA.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the broth and the flour. Whisk in the half and half, salt and cayenne. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheddar and parmesan until melted.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a shallow 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
Stir the broccoli, bell peppers, and cheese sauce into the cooked pasta. Spoon into the casserole dish. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until warmed through and golden brown on top.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIAGAYEPFA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 268.7
- Total Fat: 9.7 g
- Cholesterol: 23.0 mg
- Sodium: 530.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
- Protein: 17.1 g
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