Vegetarian Stovetop Pesto Macaroni and Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
776 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Vegetarian Stovetop Pesto Macaroni and Cheese
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Stovetop macaroni and cheese made with fresh broccoli and a creamy pesto cheese sauce.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 large broccoli crown broken into florets
- 2 cups reduced fat milk warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups fontina cheese shredded
- ½ cups Parmesan Cheese shredded, divided
- ¼ cup pesto
- salt + pepper to taste
Toasted Panko Topping (Optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup panko toasted
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Two minutes before cook time ends, add broccoli. When macaroni is done, drain immediately and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in flour and whisk into butter; continue to heat until mixture is golden brown, 3–5 minutes.
- Slowly add milk to flour mixture, whisking constantly. Once sauce is smooth, cook until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes), continuing to whisk constantly.
- Remove sauce from heat. Whisk in fontina and parmesan cheese, pesto, and salt and pepper. Fold in elbow macaroni and broccoli. Divide into bowls and top with toasted panko, if desired.
Toasted Panko Topping
- Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add panko and cook until golden brown, 3–5 minutes.
Notes
- To make this Pesto Mac into a casserole, after pasta and broccoli have been incorporated into the cheese sauce, transfer Pesto Mac to small (about 9 x 9) casserole dish. Top with panko and additional shredded cheese; bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. If top is not browned, broil for about 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
776kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
879mg
(37%)
Potassium
834mg
(24%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
2284IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
136mg
(151%)
Calcium
682mg
(68%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 776 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 776kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 834mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2284IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 136mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 682mg | 68% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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