Healthy "Italian Mac and Cheese" with Carrot Puree

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Healthy "Italian Mac and Cheese" with Carrot Puree might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 7 servings with 436 calories, 14g of protein, and 41g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have barilla grain elbows, carrots, extra virgin olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. A couple people really liked this side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 35 minutes.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot and a small pot of water to a boil.
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Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
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Pre-heat Oven to 400 degrees F.
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Meanwhile in a large skillet saute garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow in color.
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Add cream to skillet; slowly bring to a simmer and add carrot puree and pasta.
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Whisk in Asiago and fontina cheeses, simmer.
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Pour mix into a 2-quart casserole dish, top with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and bake 10 minutes in the oven.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings7
Health Score6
CuisinesAmerican
Dish TypesSide Dish
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