Family Friendly Macaroni & Cheese
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- Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
2 Tbs. unsalted butter2 Tbs. whole wheat flour1 2/3 cup of 1% milk2 Tbs. parmesan cheese1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( you can add more for a cheesier flavor)1 box of pasta ( I used barilla plus elbows)salt/pepper (optional)
Cook pasta according to package directions
Melt butter in sauce pan on low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in milk. Increase heat to med-low stirring constantly Bring to a low boil and continue stirring for 5-7 mins. Turn heat off, add parmesan cheese mix until completely combined. Add in Cheddar cheese mixing until completely combined. Pour over cooked pasta and mix until completely coated. Serve
I use different types (shells, penne etc.) whole wheat pastas every time. My kids think they are getting a treat and it is WAY better than the box kind!
I haven't played with the ingredients -red. fat items or skim milk yet to see how it changed the nutrional info. Wasn't sure how it would effect the flavor. Try it out and let me know! :)
A serving size is 1/2 cup.
Total servings : @ 16 (plenty of leftovers)
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZRAMOMMA.
Melt butter in sauce pan on low heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in milk. Increase heat to med-low stirring constantly Bring to a low boil and continue stirring for 5-7 mins. Turn heat off, add parmesan cheese mix until completely combined. Add in Cheddar cheese mixing until completely combined. Pour over cooked pasta and mix until completely coated. Serve
I use different types (shells, penne etc.) whole wheat pastas every time. My kids think they are getting a treat and it is WAY better than the box kind!
I haven't played with the ingredients -red. fat items or skim milk yet to see how it changed the nutrional info. Wasn't sure how it would effect the flavor. Try it out and let me know! :)
A serving size is 1/2 cup.
Total servings : @ 16 (plenty of leftovers)
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZRAMOMMA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 221.5
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 13.2 mg
- Sodium: 87.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 31.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 10.5 g
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