Low-Fat Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

By AJandColleen

212 calories per serving; 3.3 g fat (1.8 sat); 281 mg sodium; 27.9 carbs (0.7g fiber, 5.3g sugar); 16.2g protein; calcium 23%

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup evaporated fat-free milk (1097)
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (87262)
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (1168)
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 pinch fresh ground pepper
• 1 salt to taste
• 1 tsp Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp dry bread crumbs
• 6 ounces dry elbow macaroni, to make 1 pound cooked

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

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.