Pea-Prosciutto Mac and Cheese

Name: Pea-Prosciutto Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 59 milliliters butter; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 0 teaspoons garlic powder; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 591 milliliters 2% milk; 340 grams package frozen sweet peas; 57 grams 1/2 cup thinly sliced prosciutto, pancetta, or bacon (about; 454 grams 1/2 package rotini pasta; 1 teaspoons salt; 283 grams block 2% sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Pea-Prosciutto Mac and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 1058 calories, 45g of protein, and 48g of fat each. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. If you have milk, block sharp cheddar cheese, rotini pasta, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert.

Instructions

Prepare pasta and peas according to package directions.

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Pasta

Peas

Cook prosciutto, pancetta, or bacon in a lightly greased skillet until crisp.

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Prosciutto

Pancetta

Bacon

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Frying Pan

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and next 3 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.

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Butter