Creamy cheese & tomato macaroni

Health score
19%
Creamy cheese & tomato macaroni
17 min.
4
315kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delightful dish that combines comfort and flavor, look no further than our Creamy Cheese & Tomato Macaroni! This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something delicious but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Ready in just 17 minutes, this dish is not only a time-saver but also a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed as a side dish, an appetizer, or even a satisfying snack.

The star of this recipe is the combination of luscious crème fraîche and sun-dried tomatoes, which come together to create a creamy sauce that perfectly coats each piece of pasta. The grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty richness that takes this dish to the next level. With only a few simple ingredients and a minimal amount of equipment, you can whip up a plate of this macaroni in no time!

It's versatile enough to complement any main course or stand alone as a light meal. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply indulging in a comforting bowl of pasta for yourself, our Creamy Cheese & Tomato Macaroni is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. Get ready to impress with a dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with flavor and easy to prepare!

Ingredients

  • 300 macaroni 
  • 25 sundried tomato drained roughly chopped in oil
  • tbsp crème fraîche 
  • tbsp tomato purée 
  • tbsp parmesan grated

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, blitz together the tomatoes, crme frache and tomato pure into a sauce. (If you dont have a small processor, finely chop the tomatoes, then mix everything together.)
  2. Drain the pasta, saving a little of the cooking water, then return to the pan with the tomato sauce and half the cheese.
  3. Mix together until all the pasta is coated, then serve as a side dish, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories315kcal
Protein14.03%
Fat8.78%
Carbs77.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.75
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.0973913828316%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.3kcal
15.76%
Fat:3.03g
4.66%
Saturated Fat:1.2g
7.49%
Carbohydrates:59.89g
19.96%
Net Carbohydrates:57.24g
20.81%
Sugar:2.68g
2.98%
Cholesterol:4.39mg
1.46%
Sodium:70.36mg
3.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.89g
21.77%
Selenium:47.93µg
68.47%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.77%
Phosphorus:156.59mg
15.66%
Copper:0.23mg
11.49%
Fiber:2.65g
10.62%
Magnesium:41.82mg
10.45%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.51%
Iron:1.3mg
7.23%
Vitamin B3:1.34mg
6.71%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.76%
Potassium:193.46mg
5.53%
Calcium:50.72mg
5.07%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.68%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.67%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.67%
Folate:14.39µg
3.6%
Vitamin A:85.39IU
1.71%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.25%