Rating: 4 stars
15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 8
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 2
  • 1 star values: 0

Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce add savory depth to this creamy mac. If you can't find large elbows, regular elbows will work.

Recipe by Cooking Light December 2013

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add broccoli during the last minute of cooking; cook for 1 minute. Drain.

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  • Combine milk and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth.

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 4 minutes or until crisp. Add butter to pan; swirl until butter melts. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in cheese. Add pasta mixture to pan, stirring to coat.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

380 calories; fat 10.1g; saturated fat 5.7g; mono fat 2.5g; poly fat 1.2g; protein 21.3g; carbohydrates 52.4g; fiber 3.1g; cholesterol 28mg; iron 2.4mg; sodium 480mg; calcium 437mg.
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