1 lb whole wheat macaroni 5 cloves garlic, peeled 3 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into small florets 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 sprigs thyme, leaves only 3 sage leaves, chopped kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste 3/4-1 cup milk 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated 1 cup Parmesan cheese. Guilt-Free Mac ‘n’ Cheese. 4 45 minutes 'I wanted to make macaroni and cheese that tasted good but didn't add on pounds,' writes Ruth Ann Stoy of Newport, Michigan. 'I think I've done it!' Recipe by Taste of Home.
- Trader Joe's Guilt Free Mac And Cheese Price
- Guilt Free Mac And Cheese
- Guilt Free Mac And Cheese Recipe
Whether piled on the side or served as the main course, gooey mac 'n' cheese is a comfort-food favorite. You won't believe it's clean!
Ready in: 45 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Tosca Reno has cleaned up the ultimate in comfort food: macaroni and cheese. Her healthy, energy-boosting version makes this clean dieter's nightmare a fit gal's dream come true.
Ingredients
- 1 lb brown-rice elbow macaroni
- 2 cups pureed butternut squash or pumpkin
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or beef)
- 6 oz goat cheese
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 2 cups chopped greens (optional)
Trader Joe's Guilt Free Mac And Cheese Price
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a 9'x13' baking pan with coconut oil and set aside.
- Boil 4 to 6 cups of water in a large pot. Add macaroni and cook about 10 to 12 minutes, until pasta is tender but firm, then drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Cook squash and broth together in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until well combined, then increase the heat to medium until almost simmering.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in goat cheese and sea salt. Stir until smooth with no lumps.
- Pour squash mixture over macaroni and stir gently to combine. Transfer to the baking dish and top with grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then broil for an additional 3 minutes until top is crisp and brown. Serve.
Nutrients Per Serving: Calories: 310, Total Fats: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 360 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 48 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g, Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 11 g, Iron: 11 mg
Guilt Free Mac And Cheese
Written by Tosca Reno for Oxygen Magazine and legally licensed through the Matcha publisher network. Please direct all licensing questions to legal@getmatcha.com.