Healthy Italian Mac and Cheese with Carrot Puree |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Mac & Cheese is given a healthy Italian makeover with carrot puree and Barilla Whole Grain Elbows. Your family will never taste the difference! Ingredients:
1 box barilla whole grain elbows |
1 cup raw carrots, diced for carrot puree |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 clove garlic, chopped |
2 cups heavy cream |
1 cup asiago cheese, diced |
1 cup fontina cheese, diced |
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, shredded |
salt and black pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot and a small pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
3. Pre-heat Oven to 400 degrees F.
4. Meanwhile in a large skillet saute garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow in color.
5. Add cream to skillet; slowly bring to a simmer and add carrot puree and pasta.
6. Whisk in Asiago and fontina cheeses, simmer.
7. Pour mix into a 2-quart casserole dish, top with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and bake 10 minutes in the oven.
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