Sweet and Sour Shell Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
The pasta and sauce
-
3
cups
medium pasta shells
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2 ½
cups
lowfat milk
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2
tablespoons
unbleached flour
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1 ½
cups
shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
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1
lemon
zest finely grated
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2
teaspoons
lemon juice
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1
orange
zest finely grated
-
1
teaspoon
orange juice
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¾
teaspoon
finely grated nutmeg
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¼
teaspoon
salt
-
⅛
teaspoon
garlic powder
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freshly ground white or black pepper
Toppings
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½
cup
fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs
-
1
teaspoon
extra-virgin olive oil
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cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a baking dish with cooking oil spray.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk and flour, and cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cheese, lemon and orange zests, nutmeg, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until the cheese melts.
- Stir in the lemon and orange juices, then combine the cheese sauce with the drained pasta and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil, then sprinkle over the pasta.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling and browned on top.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
9
Calories
278
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
245mg
Cholesterol
25mg
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