Macaroni Ish 3 Cheese Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 400 gm penne pasta
- 2 x tomatoes, (2 to 3)
- 40 gm unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornflour
- 600 ml reduced fat lowfat milk
- 75 gm cheddar cheese, (grated)
- 75 gm mozzarella cheese, (grated)
- 75 gm romano cheese, (grated)
- 1/4 tsp grnd black pepper
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 x clove garlic, (optional) salt sugar
- 1 Tbsp. breadcrumbs, (1 to 2)
Directions
- Place penne into boiling water and allow to cook till al dente.
- Slice the tomatoes very thinly and sprinkle with salt and sugar and allow to stand.
- To make the sauce add in butter to a saucepan and once melted add in the cornflour, stir for about 3-4 min. Then add in the lowfat milk a little at a time, then the cheese. Keep stirring to get a smooth consistency. Finally add in the nutmeg, white pepper and cayenne and stir into the sauce.
- Rub garlic on the inside of a baking dish (optional).
- Mix the penne and sauce together and pour into the dish.
- Place the tomato slices on top with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs, black pepper and more cheddar cheese.
- Bake in a very warm oven or possibly under the grill, long sufficient to brown the top and hot the tomatoes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 236g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 501 | |
| Calories from Fat 166 | 33% |
| Total Fat 18.84g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.25g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 356mg | 15% |
| Potassium 387mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 59.03g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 7.82g | 5% |
| Protein 23.02g | 37% |
