World Famous Recipes

Low-Fat Macaroni and Cheese - 28g Carbs, 6g Sugar

Evaporated skim milk and low-fat cheeses make this a healthier
version of an old favorite. 
 
Number of Servings: 6 
Serving Size:  1 cup 

3/4 cup evaporated fat-free milk  
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese  
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese  
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese  
1/2 tsp nutmeg  
1 Pinch fresh ground pepper and salt to taste  
1 tsp Parmesan cheese  
1 Tbsp dry bread crumbs  
1 lb cooked elbow macaroni  **Try whole wheat

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the milk in a saucepan
over low heat. Add the cheeses until they melt, stirring constantly. 

2. Stir in the nutmeg, pepper, and salt. Remove the cheese sauce
from the heat. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix
well. 

3. Pour the mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Bake the casserole for 15-20
minutes until bubbly and the top is browned.
 
Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories 203
  Calories from Fat 24
Total Fat 3 g
  Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 14 mg
Sodium 331 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28 g
  Dietary Fiber 1 g
  Sugars 6 g
Protein 16 g