10 healthy mac and cheese Recipes

elbow macaroni, frozen pureed winter squash, percent low-fat milk, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/3 cups), monterey jack cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup), part-skim ricotta cheese, salt, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, grated parmesan cheese, unseasoned breadcrumbs, olive oil

dried elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, shredded, nonfat plain yogurt, mustard, butter or 2 tsp margarine, salt, pepper

elbow macaroni, frozen pureed winter squash, low-fat milk, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/3 cups), monterey jack cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup), part-skim ricotta cheese, salt, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese, grated, unseasoned breadcrumbs, olive oil

pasta, cheese, shredded, plain soymilk, plain flour, margarine, dijon mustard, black pepper, sea salt

nonfat cottage cheese or 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese, low-fat milk (more as desired), salt & freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus additional for the table, extra virgin olive oil, pasta (such as penne, fusille, spaghetti, fettucine)

pasta (something fun, i like cavatappi, whole wheat might be interesting), cooked winter squash, onion, portabella mushrooms (any kind works ), olive oil, sage, salt and pepper, cheese (your favorite kind. i like parm with this)

whole-wheat or gluten free macaroni, cooked, butternut squash, cut into small cubes, boiled and pureed, low-fat organic milk, organic butter or butter alternative, non-fat greek yogurt, grated or shredded part-skim cheddar (preferably sharp), grated or shredded part-skim jack cheese, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, amount shredded parmesan, for garnish

green giant cauliflower & cheese sauce (recipe calls for the family size but i couldnt find it, freezer aisle), ronzoni healthy harvest whole wheat blend rotini pasta (or another whole-wheat or whole-wheat-blend pasta, uncooked), laughing cow light swiss cheese (3 of the wedges), salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)