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Name: Sneaky Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz. uncooked pasta such as rotini or shells; 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Sliced Carrots, drained, reserving 1/2 cup liquid; 1/2 cup milk; 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Petite Diced Tomatoes, well-drained

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INGREDIENTS

8 oz. uncooked pasta such as rotini or shells
1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Sliced Carrots, ; drained, reserving 1/2 cup liquid
1/2 cup milk
6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ; divided
Salt and pepper, ; to taste
1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Petite Diced Tomatoes, ; well-drained

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return the pasta to the pot.

2. Place the carrots, reserved carrot juice, and milk in a blender. Puree until smooth. Add the pureed mixture to the pasta and stir. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce has slightly thickened.

3. Stir in 1 cup cheese and salt and pepper, if desired. Stir until melted.

4. To serve, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and additional black pepper. Sprinkle tomatoes along the outer edges of the serving dish.

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Nutrition

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (151g)
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings

Calories: 158
Calories from Fat: 69 (44%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 7.7g	10 %
	Saturated Fat 4.7g	24 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 23.4mg		7 %
Sodium 287.3mg		10 %
Potassium 257.8mg		7 %
Total Carbohydrate 14.6g		4 %
	Dietary Fiber 1.7g	7 %
	Sugars, other 12.9g
Protein 8g		11 %
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Calories per serving: 158

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