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Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese
Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese-this stovetop mac and cheese is super creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor! It is easy to make but tastes gourmet!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 407 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk at room temperature
- 2 cups shredded Havarti or mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons Spinach-Basil Pesto or store bought basil pesto
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook just until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the flour to create a paste. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. Increase the heat to medium and continue whisking until the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in the shredded cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Fold in the pesto.
- Add the pasta, stirring to combine, and cook just until the pasta is warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
180mg
(8%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
590IU
(12%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 180mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.