Macaroni & Torgo

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

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Macaroni & Torgo

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Macaroni
• 200 gram Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens.
4. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.
6. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
8. 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 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.