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Enjoy this great low-fat, guilt-free version of a traditional favorite. Adapted from the American Diabetes Association. uncooked elbow macaroni margarine all-purpose flour lowfat milk reduced-fat cheddar cheese salt black pepper Tabasco sauce cooking spray cvt Ingredients:
8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni |
2 tsp margarine |
2 tbsp all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cup lowfat milk |
1 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded |
1/2 tsp salt |
1/2 tsp ground black pepper |
1/4 tsp tabasco sauce |
1 cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to directions on box, omitting salt. Drain.
2. In a small nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 4รข??5 minutes to create a roux.
3. In a small saucepan, add milk and bring to a boil; whisk in roux. Reduce to a simmer for 7 minutes.
4. Add cheese (except reserved 2 tablespoons) to pan and whisk while simmering 2 more minutes. Add salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
5. In a large bowl, combine noodles and cheese sauce and mix well.
6. Coat an 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread macaroni mixture in dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
7. Bake for 15 minutes.
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