Lightened Up Mac n' Cheese

Yields: 6 servings

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Benecol® Original

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup skim milk

  • 16 oz. low fat cottage cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

  • 8 oz. elbow pasta, cooked al dente

 Preparation

  1. Begin by cooking pasta al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, for later.

  2. In a medium sauce pan on medium low heat, whisk together the Benecol® with the all-purpose flour and cook for 30 seconds.

  3. Slowly pour in the skim milk, whisking constantly.

  4. Cook for 2 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.

  5. Add the cottage cheese and shredded mozzarella. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes or until cheese has completely melted.

  6. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and a little pasta water to reach desired consistency.

  7. Serve warm and enjoy!