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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free pasta in this dish.

 

"A kitchen without a knife is not a kitchen." -Masaharu Morimoto, Chef

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Mac and cheese as a complete meal. The chicken adds a little bit more protein, and paired with a salad or a vegetable, this is a simple one pot meal you can make in 20 minutes.


 

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 2 ounces pasta with sauce

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can easily be multiplied, and leftovers are good. Reheat gently after adding 1- Tbsp. of 2 % milk per serving.

Serve with Shredded Brussels Sprouts or Sauteed Spinach or Roasted Acorn Squash or Parmesan Squash. or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Shredded Brussels Sprouts - Low Sodium Version

4 quarts water
4 ounces whole wheat or gluten-free penne pasta
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 1/2 ounces smoked gouda (grated)
6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast (cubed)
1/8 tsp salt
to taste fresh ground black pepper

Place the water in a medium stock-pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until nearly done.

Do not overcook - the pasta should be cooked al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, combine the egg, milk, smoked gouda cheese and salt in a small glass mixing bowl.

Whisk until blended.

After about 8 minutes, begin checking the pasta for tenderness. When it is just finished cooking and there is still a little bit of chewiness, add the chicken to the pot with the pasta.

Remove from the heat and let the pot stand for about 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Stir occasionally.

Drain the pasta and chicken well and return it to the pot.

Add the cheese to the pot and place the pot over medium heat. Stir well until the cheese is completely melted and creamy. Don't let the mixture boil, but when the sauce is very thick, remove from the heat.

Add fresh ground black pepper to taste, stir, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 2 ounces pasta with sauce

Servings: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469 Calories from Fat 131
% Daily Value
Total Fat 15g 25%
    Saturated Fat 7g 30%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 546mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 46g 15%
    Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
    Sugars 1g
Protein 41g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 33% Iron 18%
Vitamin K 1 mcg Potassium 466 mg
Magnesium 122 mg