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Easy Low Calorie Mac and Cheese

This creamy and delicious mac and cheese gives you all the cheesy goodness without the guilt, made in one pan for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Cauliflower
  • 8 oz whole wheat macaroni
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets Steamed until tender
Sauce
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese Cheddar or your preference
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp mustard, optional
  • 1/4 tsp paprika, optional

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta and Cauliflower
  1. Cook the whole wheat macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a pot, steam the cauliflower florets until tender.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine the steamed cauliflower, low-fat milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional mustard and paprika. Blend until smooth to create a sauce.
Combining and Heating
  1. In the same pot, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce. Stir well to coat.
  2. Heat the mixture on low until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy your guilt-free mac and cheese!

Notes

For added nutrition, try adding greens like spinach or kale. You can also spice it up with cayenne pepper or add whole wheat breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.