Cozy at Home Macaroni and Cheese

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Cozy at Home Macaroni and Cheese - TastyPlanner.com

Chef: Brizen

Comfort food at its most nutritious, this macaroni and cheese is definitely different fromt he orange stuff you get in a box. It’s a whole lot tastier too. four cheeses add flavor and calcium and broccoli adds vitamins - try finding those in that box! Plus you’ll love the leftovers- they reheat in the microwave in minutes. (From the book “Eating Well When You Are Expecting” by Heidi Murkoff with Sharon Mazel)

Prep time: 20 Min. Cook time: 10 Min. Serves: 4

Ingredients

1/2 pound whole wheat or soy pasta such as elbow macaroni, penne, or shells

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 1/2 tablespoons whole wheat flour

1 cup milk

1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese

1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese or Havarti cheese

1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 cup cooked broccoli, or 1 cup cooked chopped kale

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons wheat germ or whole wheat bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook it according to the directions on the package.

3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook until a paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the milk and let it come to a boil, stirring constantly. When the milk thickens slightly, remove it from the heat and add the Gouda, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until the cheeses melt. Season the cheese sauce with hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste, then set it aside.

4. Drain the pasta, shaking off any excess water, then add the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly. Add the broccoli to the pasta and stir to combine. Place the pasta mixture in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or a 9-inch round casserole.

5. Place the Parmesan cheese and the wheat germ in a small bowl and stir to mix, then sprinkle this over the pasta.

6. Bake the pasta and cheese until hot and bubbly, about 10 min.

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