Macaroni Cheese

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Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a quick family meal but if you use full fat cheese, butter for a roux and whole milk, that's an awful lot of fat calories. Here's a low fat macaroni and cheese that dispenses with the butter and substitutes low-fat cheese and skimmed or semi skimmed milk for their full-fat counterparts.

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

 

12 oz uncooked macaroni or other short tube pasta

2 ½ tbsp flour

½ pt Skimmed or semi skimmed milk

4oz reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar, grated

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

Preparation:

Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package. While pasta is cooking, place flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk. Heat the milk and flour on medium and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until the milk begins to thicken. Stir in cheese and mustard, and stir until cheese melts. Toss drained pasta and sauce in a large bowl. Add freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

Serves 4-6

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