Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Creamy Stove-Top Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients:
4 cups uncooked medium elbow macaroni
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 1/4 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup (2 oz) less-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1 1/4 cups (5 oz) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt & fat
Drain and set aside
While pasta cooks, place flour, salt, & pepper in a large saucepan
Add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended
Drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls into milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly
Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally
Stir in mustard, Worcestershire, & garlic; simmer 1 minute
Remove from heat
Add cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts
Combine pasta & cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well

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