Broccoli Mac 'n' Cheese
Carrot-Romaine Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg elbow macaroni (preferably whole wheat)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1½ Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup milk
- ½ (32-oz) carton vegetable broth
- 1½ cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking; drain.
- Meanwhile, cook panko in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet. Wipe skillet clean with a dry paper towel.
- Heat 3 Tbsp oil in skillet over low heat. Cook onion 8 minutes or until translucent. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in flour, and cook 1 minute.
- Add cream cheese, milk, and broth; cook until smooth. Stir in pasta and broccoli; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle browned panko over mac 'n cheese before serving.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) pkg chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 carrots, grated
- ¾ cup vegetarian balsamic vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss lettuce, carrots, and vinaigrette in a bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
727
|
107
|
834
|
| Fat (g) | 36 | 9 | 45 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Carb (g) | 82 | 7 | 89 |
| Fiber (g) | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Sodium (mg) | 558 | 297 | 855 |
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