Sofrito Mac n’ Cheese

Sofrito is a traditional Latin American sauce made with ingredients like onions, garlic, peppers, and herbs. It adds a flavorful twist to classic mac n’ cheese.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Sofrito Mac n’ Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Latin Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish 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

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 cup Sofrito Sauce
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk and sofrito sauce until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. In a baking dish, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Mix well.
7. Top with mozzarella cheese.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious Sofrito Mac n' Cheese!

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.