Best Mac Cheese With Green Beans Recipes

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GREEN BEAN MAC 'N' CHEESE



Green bean mac 'n' cheese image

Runner and green beans make a delicious addition to a comforting pasta bake - top with pumpkin seeds for added crunch

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp rapeseed oil
3 tbsp wholemeal flour
500ml milk
1 tsp ground nutmeg
350g macaroni (or other pasta tubes)
185g pack sliced runner beans
220g pack fine green beans
140g mature cheddar , half chopped, half grated
25g pumpkin seeds
peppery salad (such as rocket & watercress), to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat, add the flour and stir well. Still stirring, slowly pour in a little of the milk and mix well until smooth. Add a little more milk, repeating until all the milk has been added and you have a smooth sauce. Stir in the nutmeg, season, then take off the heat while you cook the pasta.
  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the macaroni and boil for 8 mins. Add the runner beans and green beans, and boil for a further 3 mins.
  • Drain the pasta and the beans, and tip into a large gratin dish. Pour over the prepared sauce and tuck the chopped cheese in among the pasta, then top with the grated cheese and pumpkin seeds. Bake for 10-15 mins or until the top is bubbling and golden. Serve with a peppery salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

BEEF AND BEAN MACARONI



Beef and Bean Macaroni image

"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since my husband, son and brother enjoy hunting, our freezer is stocked with venison, which I sometimes use in place of the ground beef."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Crushed red pepper flakes and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. Stir in the beef, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper., Spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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