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Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 box (13.5 oz.) whole grain penne pasta
4 c. broccoli florets (about 2 stalks)
1 c. skim milk
1 T. flour
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
2 c. sharp cheddar, grated
Directions:
Directions:
Heat large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add pasta and cook 6 minutes. Add broccoli and cook an additional 4 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, whisk milk and flour together in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then simmer 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne.

Add grated cheddar, whisking constantly until melted. Transfer pasta and broccoli to serving bowl. Pour cheese sauce over pasta-broccoli mixture and stir until coated.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is my girls favorite macaroni and cheese, hands down! Mac n Cheese without the guilt.

 

 

 

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