Low Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Recipe Category: Low-Fat

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Low Fat Easy Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni, or any other pasta shape
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • freshly ground black or white pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
  • bread crumbs

    • Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions; under- cook slightly so it remains a bit firm.
  • Rinse pasta under cold water; drain and transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • In a medium nonstick pan, heat olive oil; add onions and garlic.
  • Saute until onions are transparent; add flour, mixing well until brown; add milk slowly, stirring vigorously so that there are no lumps.
  • Add cottage cheese, mustard, nutmeg, peppers, parsley and Parmesan.
  • When milk is steaming but not boiling, add cheddar cheeses a little at a time.
  • Keep stirring until all cheese is added and sauce is relatively smooth.
  • Pour cheese mixture evenly over the macaroni.
  • Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake until top is bubbly, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Makes 6 servings.
  • Per serving: About 484 cal, 27 g pro, 76 g car, 8 g fat, 15% cal from fat, 22 mg cholesterol, 542 mg sod, 4 g fiber.

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