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Baked Macaroni with Ham
Skillet Tomatoes and Zucchini
Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 3 Tbsp butter, divided
- 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 (8-oz) pkg extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
- 1 (12-oz) nitrate-free boneless ham steak, cubed
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth; add pasta and ham.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in microwave. Toss with breadcrumbs.
- Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 11-x 7-inch baking dish; top with breadcrumbs. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 zucchini, coarsely chopped
- 3 organic Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Side Dish Instructions
- Sauté garlic and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients; sauté 8 minutes or until tender.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
518
|
91
|
609
|
| Fat (g) | 26 | 7 | 33 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Protein (g) | 32 | 2 | 34 |
| Carb (g) | 41 | 6 | 47 |
| Fiber (g) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1069 | 107 | 1176 |
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