Ingredients
- 1 package Harvesting Good Broccoli
- 5 ounces Cheddar Cheese Or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 package Macaroni Noodles 16 ounces; whole wheat
- 1½ cups Milk Nonfat
- 1½ Tablespoons Butter Unsalted
- 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Tablespoons Cream Cheese Light
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Microwave
- Box Grater
- Colander
- Large Pot
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Small Pot with Lid
Instructions
- Rinse and chop broccoli.
- Grate cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add broccoli and just enough water to cover halfway. Heat in microwave until bright green and tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Cook pasta following package directions. Drain in a colander and set aside. While pasta is cooking, make cheese sauce.
- In a small pot over medium heat, heat milk. When hot, remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour. Whisk with a fork, stirring constantly.
- Slowly add the warm milk. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula, until sauce thickens. Sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Stir in salt and black pepper. Add cream cheese, grated cheese, and broccoli. Stir until grated cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
- Add macaroni to cheese sauce. Stir to coat.
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Notes
- Use any veggies you like. Try using 1½ cups chopped tomatoes, steamed cauliflower, cooked peas or spinach, or cooked butternut or acorn squash cubes instead of broccoli.
- For a heartier version, in step 8 add 1 (12-ounce) can of tuna packed in water, drained. Or, add cubed and cooked chicken pieces.
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon dried thyme or any herbs and spices you like. Mix into the sauce with the salt and pepper.
- Use other whole wheat pasta, like penne or shells, instead of macaroni.
- Top with toasted whole wheat bread crumbs if you like.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
173
mg
8
%
Potassium
233
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
454
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
125
mg
13
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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