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Creamy Mac and Cheese
Creamy Mac and Cheese

Creamy Mac and Cheese

with Turkey and Broccoli

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Protein Plus (50 g protein or more) is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's protein amount.

Ingredients: Ground turkey • Broccoli • Cavatappi (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) (wheat) • Monterey Jack cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, salt, microbial enzymes, bacterial culture, calcium chloride, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • White cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, cream, salt, calcium chloride, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, microbial rennet, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Ketchup (tomato paste, water, sugars (sugar, glucose-fructose), vinegar, salt, seasoning, onion powder, spices, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) • All-purpose flour (wheat) • Smoked paprika-garlic blend (smoked paprika, garlic powder, silicon dioxide) (sulphites).

Allergens:
Wheat
•Milk
•Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time10 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

250 g

Ground Turkey

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

1 cup

Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

½ cup

White Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

6 g

Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May contain traces of: Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy)

2 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains: Wheat May contain traces of: Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites)

227 g

Broccoli

2 tbsp

Ketchup

(May contain traces of: Milk, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Gluten, Egg, Fish, Wheat, Mustard, Crustaceans)

Not included in your delivery

0.06 tsp

Pepper*

0.06 tsp

Salt*

1 cup

Milk*

1 tbsp

Oil*

Nutrition Values

Calories1050 kcal
Fat46 g
Saturated Fat22 g
Carbohydrate92 g
Sugar15 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein66 g
Cholesterol185 mg
Sodium1020 mg
Trans Fat1.5 g
Potassium1250 mg
Calcium850 mg
Iron5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Large Pot
•Colander
•Small Bowl
•Measuring Spoons
•Large Non-Stick Pan
•Slotted Spoon
•Whisk
•Measuring Cups

Cooking Steps

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Prep broccoli
1
  • Before starting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (use same for 4 servings). Wash and dry all produce.
  • Young Chef: Use a kid-friendly knife to cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces. 
Cook pasta
2
  • To the boiling water, add pasta. Cook uncovered for 7 min, stirring occasionally. 
  • Add broccoli. 
  • Cook for 3-4 min, until pasta and broccoli are tender.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return pasta and broccoli to the same pot, off heat.
Cook turkey
3

 

  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then turkey. Cook for 4-5 min, breaking up turkey into smaller pieces, until no pink remains.**
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the pan from heat.
Start sauce
4
  •  
  • Young Chef: Sprinkle flour over turkey, then stir to coat. 
  • Young Chef: Add 1 cup (2 cups) milk to the pan.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and whisk until combined. Whisk in half the Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend. Cook 1-2 min, whisking often, until sauce thickens slightly.
Finish sauce
5
  • Remove the pan from heat. 
  • Young Chef: Sprinkle in Monterey Jack and white cheddar. Stir constantly for 1 min, until combined.
Finish and serve
6
  • Add cheese and turkey mixture to the large pot with pasta and broccoli. 
  • Young Chef: Use a large spoon or spatula to stir it all together.  
  • Divide mac and cheese between plates or bowls.
  • Drizzle with ketchup if you like.
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