Lightened version from Southern Living
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Whisk in Gouda cheese, next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in ham and pasta.
3. Pour pasta mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir together crushed cereal, 1 Tbsp. melted butter, and remaining 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
4. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Note: We tested with Barilla Cellentani pasta and Cabot 1.5% Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
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Pepper Jack Macaroni and Cheese: Substitute 1 1/2 cups 1.5% reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese for Gouda and Cheddar cheeses. Omit ground red pepper, if desired. Stir 1 (4.5-oz.) can chopped green chiles into pasta mixture.
Per serving (baked with topping): Calories 456; Fat 11.7g (sat 6.6g, mono 1.2g, poly 0.2g); Protein 26.6g; Carb 59.9g; Fiber 2.6g; Chol 44mg; Iron 3mg; Sodium 883mg; Calc 270mg
Sweet Pea-and-Prosciutto Macaroni and Cheese: Omit ham. Saute 2 oz. thin prosciutto slices, cut into thin strips, in a small skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until slightly browned. Stir prosciutto and 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed, into pasta mixture.
Per serving (baked with topping): Calories 449; Fat 11.2g (sat 6.6g, mono 2.3g, poly 0.3g); Protein 24.9g; Carb 62.6g; Fiber 2.9g; Chol 39mg; Iron 3.3mg; Sodium 688mg; Calc 402mg
Pimiento Macaroni and Cheese: Substitute 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese for Gouda and Cheddar cheeses. Stir 1 (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained, into pasta mixture.
Per serving (baked with topping): Calories 440; Fat 10.5g (sat 5.8g, mono 1.2g, poly 0.2g); Protein 27.4g; Carb 60.8g; Fiber 2.4g; Chol 40mg; Iron 3.2mg; Sodium 817mg; Calc 400mg
Ham-and-Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese: Stir 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed and coarsely chopped, into pasta mixture.
Per serving (baked with topping): Calories 459; Fat 12.1g (sat 6.8g, mono 2.3g, poly 0.3g); Protein 27g; Carb 60.7g; Fiber 2.5g; Chol 48mg; Iron 3mg; Sodium 850mg; Calc 402mg
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (298g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings | ||
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Calories: 566 | ||
Calories from Fat: 336 (59%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 37.3g | 50 % | |
Saturated Fat 22.7g | 114 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Cholesterol 123.3mg | 38 % | |
Sodium 981mg | 34 % | |
Potassium 497.6mg | 13 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 33.4g | 10 % | |
Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 12 % | |
Sugars, other 30.3g | ||
Protein 25.3g | 36 % | |
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Calories per serving: 566
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