Bacon Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Rigatoni
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Nutrition Facts
Per 230g serving
% Daily Value based on a 2000 kcal diet
Calories
520 kcal
26% DV
Total Fat
31.0g
48% DV
Monounsaturated Fat11.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5g
Saturated Fat15.0g
Trans Fat0.6g
Total Carbohydrate
42.0g
14% DV
Fiber2.0g
Starch36.0g
Sugars4.0g
Protein
19.0g
38% DV
Animal Protein11.0g
Plant Protein8.0g
About
A rich pasta dish with rigatoni coated in a cheddar-based cheese sauce and topped with bacon and black pepper. It is calorie-dense, high in fat, and provides moderate protein with relatively low fiber.
Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline | 38.0mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 260.0mcg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1mcg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.4mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B7 | 7.0mcg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B9 | 85.0mcg | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.0mcg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | DV% | Half-life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 340.0mg | 34% | |
| Copper | 110.0mcg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 28.0mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 320.0mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 220.0mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 24.0mcg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 780.0mg | 34% | |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 22% |
Bacon Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Rigatoni
A creamy baked-style pasta dish made with rigatoni coated in a simple cheddar cheese sauce and finished with bacon. It resembles classic macaroni and cheese, adapted with rigatoni instead of elbow pasta.
Rigatoni pasta, 90 g
Cheddar cheese, 55 g
Milk, 55 ml
Butter, 15 g
Bacon, 12 g
Black pepper, 2 g
Salt, 1 g
Total: 230 g
1. Cook the rigatoni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
2. In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Add the milk and warm gently, then stir in the cheddar until smooth and melted.
4. Add the cooked rigatoni and bacon, then toss to coat evenly.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately while the sauce is creamy.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Keep the heat low when melting the cheese to avoid a grainy sauce.
Reserve a little pasta water if you want to loosen the sauce.
Crisp the bacon first for better texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Total: 230 g
Instructions
Prep time and cook time
Helpful tips
Balanced
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