Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
This recipe is simplified version of your favorite comfort food.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup milk 2%
- 2 ounces Neufchatel cheese
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese 2% shredded
- ¼ teaspoon mustard dried
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper ground
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Save 1/4 cup pasta water.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the milk is heated, add in the Neufchatel cheese and stir until melted.
- Once the Neufchatel is melted, slowly whisk in the grated parmesan, followed by the shredded cheddar.
- Once the pasta is done cooking, add the it directly into the cheese sauce, do not rinse. Stir until combined. Add in 2 tablespoons of pasta water to loosen up the sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 2mg |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11