Stove Top Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.4
14 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
801 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Stove Top Mac and Cheese
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Homemade mac and cheese doesn't have to be difficult! This Stove Top Mac and Cheese is ready in minutes and absolutely delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta ziti, elbow, rigatoni or penne
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk whole
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup pea fresh or frozen peas; cauliflower florets; sautéed leeks; chopped asparagus
- 1 cup cauliflower
- 1 cup leek
- 1 cup asparagus
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tbsp salt, add pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Melt the butter in a separate large pot over medium heat and immediately sprinkle in the flour. Whisk vigorously for 3 minutes or until the butter and flour make a paste.
- Add the milk, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and whisk 3-4 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
- Add the grated cheese and whisk until melted. Stir in the pasta and spring vegetable and coat the pasta throughly. The vegetables will warm during this process. If sauce is too thick add a little pasta water to loosen.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
801kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
507mg
(21%)
Potassium
552mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1348IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
688mg
(69%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 801 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 801kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1348IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 688mg | 69% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
14 reviews
Good
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