3 Cheese and Kale Macaroni

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food that originated in Italy and was brought to America by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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3 Cheese and Kale Macaroni

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Macaroni
• 2 cup Kale
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add the flour to the skillet and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens.
5. Stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add the cooked macaroni and kale to the skillet. Stir until well coated.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with additional cheese.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.