Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Mac&Cheese


Mac&Cheese cals.before 727/after 295 You save: 432 cal, 37g fat (21g sat fat), 398 mg chol, 475 mg sod
1 box high fiber rigate pasta
3Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp each onion powder & salt
1/4tsp freshly ground pepper
2 cups 1% milk
2 jars (4ozeach) pureed carrots (baby food)
1 bag (8oz) shredded reduced fat extra sharp Cheddar
1 Tbsp plain dry bread crumbs
1. Cook pasta as package directs. Meanwhile, mix flour, onion powder, salt & pepper in medium sauce pan. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook over med-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils & thickens, about 5 min. Remove from heat.
2. Heat broiler. Coat 1 1/2 qt shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Stir pureed carrots & 1/2 cup Cheddar into white sauce until cheese is melted. Drain pasta & return to pot; stir in sauce. Spoon half the pasta into prepared dish; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Cheddar. Top with remaining pasta, cheese and sprinkle on the crumbs. Broil 4-6 inches from heat about 6-7 min until top is lightly brown.