BARILLA® TOMATO BASIL MAC & CHEESE

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A simple weeknight dinner that puts a twist on a family favorite dish.

Provided by Barilla

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Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) box Barilla® Elbows
1 cup reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup peeled and shredded sweet potato
1 cup Barilla® Tomato & Basil Sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups shredded fontina cheese
¼ cup low-fat milk, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste and the Elbows; stir gently.
Cook pasta according to package directions; remove from heat and drain well.
Meanwhile, in a small pot bring the broth to a boil and add the sweet potato; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until soft, then remove from heat.
In a blender combine the sweet potato, broth, Tomato & Basil Sauce and salt; cover and blend until smooth.
In a very large skillet bring the blended sauce mixture to a low simmer. Remove from heat; slowly stir in cheese until melted (mixture may appear curdled). Stir pasta into the sauce in skillet. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in enough milk to make a creamy consistency.
Serve topped with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 399.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g