Here are the percentages used to determine the nutritional rating for this recipe:
• Calcium: 1.8% of RDA
• Calories: 30.1% of RDA
• Carbs: 15.2% of RDA
• Fat (total lipid): 45.9% of RDA
• Fiber: 8.7% of RDA
• Fructose: 2.0% of RDA
• Protein: 38.4% of RDA
• Sodium: 37.7% of RDA
• Sugar: 8.0% of RDA
• Vitamin A (IU): 28.3% of RDA
• Vitamin B6: 28.4% of RDA
• Vitamin C: 0.6% of RDA
• Iron: 4.1% of RDA
• Magnesium: 18.9% of RDA
• Manganese: 11.0% of RDA
• Niacin: 43.5% of RDA
• Potassium: 17.9% of RDA
• Zinc: 59.9% of RDA
If all nutritional components are less than 50% of RDA
(and all vitamins and minerals are less than 400% of RDA)
the recipe gets a “Bon Appétit” rating.
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PREPARATION
PREPARING THE PASTA
1.
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
2.
Drain and return to the pan.
PREPARING THE GROUND BEEF
3.
In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add the meat and brown.
4.
Drain and add the meat to the pasta.
PREPARING THE CHEESE
5.
In a saucepan, stir in water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to a boil.
6.
Add cheese and turn the heat to a simmer. Cover and let simmer for 6-7 minutes.
7.
Stir until well incorporated and add the cheese mixture to the macaroni and beef.
8.
Stir all ingredients together until mixed throughly and heat over medium-high heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
9.
Serve immediately while it is hot.
THIS RECIPE CAN BE CUSTOMIZED
1.
Make it Gluten Free!
A gluten-free variant of this recipe can be made.
Just substitute gluten-free elbow macaroni (dry) for elbow macaroni.
2.
Make it Wheat Free!
A wheat-free variant of this recipe can be made.
Just substitute gluten-free elbow macaroni (dry) for elbow macaroni.
COMPLETE NUTRITION
This recipe has the following nutrient totals:
Calories 601
Protein 43.2 g
Carbohydrates 41.8 g
Iron 0.77 mg
Fiber 2.44 g
Calcium 18.3 mg
(plus many more nutrients)
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