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Easy, Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
12 ounces small pasta noodles like elbows or shells
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups lowfat milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups freshly-grated sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Pair each serving with:
8-ounce glass of real milk
Directions
- Add pasta to a pot of boiling salted water, boil till tender, then drain and rinse with cold water. Toss pasta with 2 teaspoons oil and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour. Very gradually whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth and creamy. Stir in garlic powder.
- Stir in cheese until completely melted and fully incorporated. Add a little milk if needed (up to 1/2 cup) to thin the sauce if it is too thick for your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in cooked pasta, garnish with cracked black pepper and chopped parsley, if desired, and serve alongside a glass of real milk.
Nutrition
660 calories; 36g fat; 21g saturated fat; 105 mg cholesterol; 33 g protein; 51 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 540 mg sodium; 905 mg calcium. Nutrition figures include an 8-ounce glass of lowfat milk.