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Lentil Penne Chili Mac (K-12)
Add a twist to traditional Mac N Cheese with delicious, protein-packed Lentil Penne, chili, corn, and queso.
Yield: 100, 1 1/4 cup (10.7 oz) with 1 oz chipsFEATURED FOOD
INGREDIENTS
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12 lb + 8 ozLentil Penne, dry
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25 lb3-bean chili, JTM
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9 lb + 2 ozCorn, frozen, no salt added (USDA or commercial)
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12 lb + 8 ozQueso cheese sauce, JTM
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6 lb + 4 ozCorn tortilla chips, whole grain
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Using a large pot, boil 12 1/2 gallons of water. Par-cook pasta for 7-9 minutes. Stir frequently. Strain and rinse with cold water immediately. OR: Using 2 - 12” x 20” x 4” steamtable pans, add enough hot water to cover pasta by 1/2-inch or more and stir. Steam uncovered 15-18 minutes (to desired tenderness), strain immediately, rinse with cold water.
- 2. Add 4 lbs 12 1/2 oz cooked pasta, 6 lbs 4 oz chili, and 2 lbs 4 1/2 oz corn into each 4 - 12” x 20” x 4” steamtable pans.
- 3. Heat queso cheese sauce according to directions.
- 4. Fold 3 lbs 2 oz queso cheese sauce into each pan of chili-pasta mixture.
- 5. Cover and bake 350° F for 45 minutes.
- 6. Remove the cover and stir gently. Cover and cook for 15 more minutes or until center reaches 165° F.
- 7. Serve 10.7 oz Lentil Penne Chili Mac with 1 oz tortilla chips.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size 1.25 cup
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 614 | Calories from Fat 0 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0g | ||
| Protein 0g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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