Healthy Homemade Mac and Cheese
This Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe is easy to make and delicious! A low calorie mac and cheese that is creamy, baked and yummy!
Servings: 8 1 cup servings
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour or gluten free
- 1 - 1½ cup skim milk
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Breadcrumb topping
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a pot, start to boil water for pasta. Once boiling, add pasta and cook the past to al dente - about 1-2 minutes less than according to the package.
- In a sauté pan, add extra virgin olive oil, onions, garlic and pepper. Cook until soft and golden brown - about 5 minutes.
- Once cooked, gradually add in flour until thick paste starts to form. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the cheese mixture is thick and creamy.
- Add both cheeses and stir.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce. Pour into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, butter, cheese and spices. Top the pasta with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake in the oven uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bread crumbs are golden brown.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 1mg
