Light Italian Mac ' n Cheese Recipe

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Light Italian Mac ' n Cheese
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cook 1 pkg. whole grain penne
  2. Puree:
  3. C. cottage cheese (2%)
  4. /4 c. diced onion
  5. T. minced garlic
  6. T. dijon mustard
  7. /2 t. salt
  8. /4 t. nutmeg
  9. /8 t. cayenne
  10. Heat:
  11. /2 c. skim milk
  12. T. flour
  13. Combine:
  14. /4 c. parmasan and 3/4 c. fontina
  15. /2 c. shredded mozzerella
  16. Garnish with:
  17. Cherry tomatoes
  18. Basil
  19. Cook Penne, drain and set aside. Puree cottage cheese, onion, garlic, dijon, salt and nutmeg in food processor until smooth.
  20. Heat milk in pan over med. heat until milk steams. Slowly whisk flour into milk; cook, stirring often, until it thickens, 8-10 minutes. Whisk in cottage cheese mixture until smooth.
  21. Combine cheese, then add by handfuls to milk mixture, whisking until melted before adding next handful. Once cheese is melted stir in pasta. Garnish with tomatoes and basil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 0 Kcal (0 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 0 Kcal (0 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • calories free,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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