Photo: Too-EZ Mac 'n Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 ounces uncooked whole-wheat-blend rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
- 24 ounces frozen broccoli or cauliflower florets in lowfat cheese sauce (about 6 cups)
- 3 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese (recommended: The Laughing Cow)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
- Fresh parsley, for serving, optional
Directions
In a large pot, prepare pasta according to the instructions on the package; drain well and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, place contents of the broccoli and sauce package in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until sauce has melted and broccoli is hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
Once the bowl is cool enough to handle, remove it from the microwave and add cooked pasta. Unwrap cheese wedges and add those as well.
Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the wedged cheese is evenly distributed and the pasta and broccoli are coated in cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper, if using. Garnish with parsley, if using. Enjoy!
PER SERVING (1 heaping cup): 222 calories, 5.5g fat, 772mg sodium, 35g carbs, 6g fiber, 6g sugars, 8.5g protein
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By polacek11_122107
Lombard, IL
on September 12, 2012
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No kidding on the Too-EZ Mac...wow! I did incorporate a little Velveeta cheese too, added a sprinkle of parm and the kids gobbled it up! I like the suggestion for chicken and think it would work well with this dish!
By patmcentee
on August 31, 2012
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This was awesome and so easy. Even my husband like this.
By trwilliams328
on August 12, 2012
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Made this for my husband and I and it was GREAT.... I am sooo glad I found it. I never thought I would have mac n cheese again without feeling guilty... It was GREAT!
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