Light Macaroni and Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 167.2
  • Total Fat: 5.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 17.0 mg
  • Sodium: 177.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 10.4 g

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Introduction

Very easy, and considerably lighter than the processed kind! Make this as a side, or as a full meal. Very easy, and considerably lighter than the processed kind! Make this as a side, or as a full meal.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    1 pound pasta
    1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
    1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    1 3/4 cup milk
    3 tbsp flour
    1 package frozen chopped broccoli
    Tumeric
    Garlic (fresh or powder)
    Pepper


Tips

Switch up cheeses and veggies to make it even more interesting!


Directions

Cook pasta and broccoli together until pasta is done. Drain.

Pour 1 1/2 cups of the milk into a saucepan, and heat until simmering. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, remaining milk, and spices. Stir the flour mixture into the simmering milk, and heat for 2-3 minutes.

Remove milk mixture from heat and add cheese; stir until blended. Pour over drained pasta and enjoy!

Serving Size: Makes 10 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMERALDELEPHANT.