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Ingredientes
- 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, (2 cups)
- 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh broccoli florets – cut small)
- 1 10oz bag of baby spinach or baby kale (optional)
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 3/4 cups 1% milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (omit if you don’t like the flavor of mustard)
- Optional: 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (to give it some kick!)
- The Directions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Step 4: Remove from the heat and whisk in Cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted.
- Optional: Sprinkle some black pepper on top before serving.
- This recipe makes 6 huge servings, and each serving has only ~250 calories, ~8g fat, ~7g fiber and ~14g protein!
- Now that’s a Mac & Cheese recipe I can get behind! Oh and did I mention, the husband loved it too
- Healthy Mac & Cheese Makeover
- Nutritional Info Per Serving: 252 Calories, 8.2g Fat, 536mg Sodium, 30.9g Carbs, 7g Fiber, 5g Sugars, 14.5g Protein
- Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, (2 cups)
- 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli (or fresh broccoli florets - cut small)
- 1 10oz bag of baby spinach or baby kale (optional)
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 3/4 cups 1% milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (omit if you don't like the flavor of mustard)
- Optional: 1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (to give it some kick!)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1711g | |
| Calories 1083 | |
| Calories from Fat 380 | 35% |
| Total Fat 42.73g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 23.54g | 94% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium 3833mg | 160% |
| Potassium 4759mg | 136% |
| Total Carbs 117.98g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 69% |
| Sugars 53.42g | 36% |
| Protein 69.81g | 112% |
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