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Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with tuna takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with tuna takes 20 minutes to cook.

Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with tuna makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with tuna are:

1 1/4 cups Heavy whipping cream (sub milk for less fat)
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8oz cooked bowtie pasta
1/2 can solid white albacore tuna in water
Bread crumbs to sprinkle on top (optional)

Here is how you make Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with tuna:

Cook pasta according to package instructions.Preheat broiler on High.In a medium saucepan, combine milk/cream, cream cheese, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne, if desired. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a slow boil, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining cheeses and mustard until cheese melts. Pour pasta into a square baking dish, pour cheese mixture over top; stir.Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of pasta and stick under broiler for 8-10 minutes or until casserole is browned on top. Divide pasta evenly among 6 bowls; serve immediately.Serving Size: 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATOE12.

The nutritional information for Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with tuna is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 346.1

• Total Fat: 18.6 g
• Cholesterol: 65.8 mg
• Sodium: 325.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
• Protein: 15.2 g