Protein Boost | Speedy Stovetop Smoked Mac 'n' Cheese
with Sausage Meat & Balsamic Winter Salad
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
1280 /serving
Think mac & cheese, with more! Smoked cheddar deepens the flavour of this 15-minute pasta fave, rich and creamy with a hint of Dijon mustard. Dial up a quick contrast salad with chunks of apple (pre-diced for ya) and our luxurious whipped balsamic vinaigrette.
We will send you:
- 250g Canadian-raised mild Italian pork sausage meat
- 200g Hearty Salad mix (cabbage, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts)
- 57g Diced apples
- 20g All-purpose flour
- 45ml Rich, Snappy Whipped Balsamic vinaigrette
- 225g Cavatappi pasta
- 15ml Dijon mustard
- 2 Smoked cheddar slices
- 200ml Milk
- 60g Grated aged cheddar
Contains: Milk • Mustard • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
Whisk
2 or 4 tbsp Butter
2 Medium pots
Total Fat
67 g
Saturated Fat
28 g
Sodium
1530 mg
Total Carb
118 g
Sugars
18 g
Protein
54 g
Fibre
7 g
Preparation
Boil the pasta
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta; stir gently to separate.
- Boil, 8 to 10 min., until al dente.
- Reserving 1 cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Make the sauce
- Meanwhile, chop the cheddar slices.
- In a second medium pot, heat 2 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions) on medium.
- Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 min., until a paste forms.
- Add the milk and mustard (start with ½ for a milder flavour). Cook, whisking often, 1 to 2 min., until thickened and no lumps remain.
- Add both types of cheese and cook, stirring often, 30 sec. to 1 min., until melted; season with S&P.
Make the salad
- In a medium bowl, combine the salad mix, apples, vinaigrette and S&P.
Combine the pasta
- To the pot of sauce, add the pasta and cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until combined and warmed through.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the reserved cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Plate your dish
- Divide the pasta between your plates.
- Serve the salad on the side. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking ground pork to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
