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Low-fat macaroni and cheese

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Baking time: 20 minutes

Calories

203

Carbohydrates

28 g

Fibers

1 g

Proteins

16 g

Lipids

3 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 ml) macaroni, uncooked
  • ¾ cup (175 ml) 1% evaporated milk
  • 1 cup (250 ml) low-fat cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (125 ml) low-fat ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup (125 ml) low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) breadcrumbs

Preparation

  1. Bring a pan of water to the boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, heat milk over low heat for a few minutes. Add cheeses and stir gently until melted. Remove from heat. Add nutmeg, salt, pepper and macaroni. Mix well.
  3. Transfer macaroni mixture to an ovenproof dish.
  4. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for a further 5 minutes.
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