Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 15 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Pea | 1/2 cup (72g) | 62 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup chopped (156g) | 55 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Hot Dog | not in our table | 0 |
| Green Vegetables | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 250 g (½ pound ) macaroni
- 30 g (1 ounce ) flour
- 45 g (3 tbsp ) butter
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 140 g (5 ounces) shredded cheese (e.g. cheddar , emmental , gruyère or whatever you like)
- 2 hot dogs , sliced
- 140 g (5 ounces) frozen green vegetables (e.g. spinach , kale , broccoli , peas , or whatever you like)
- 2 fresh tomatoes , sliced
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Paprika
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a casserole or baking dish .
On the stovetop, bring 2 liters (2 quarts ) of salted water to a boil ; add the macaroni and cook for 9 minutes or until al dente .
While the macaroni is cooking, start making the roux . Mix the flour and butter in a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring until blended and bubbling.
Add the milk, salt and pepper and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and add the cheese, sliced hotdogs, and frozen vegetables.
When the macaroni is done, drain and put in the greased dish. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir till combined.
Arrange the tomato slices on top, then sprinkle grated parmesan and paprika over the tomato slices.
Bake for 40 minutes.