Mac & Cheese

This is a low calorie creamy and delicious recipe which is made from only four ingredients and yet tastes as good as any rich Mac & Cheese versions!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• Low fat milk - 2 1/2 cups
• All purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Pasta (elbow or any other)  - 12 oz. (about 4 cups)
• Low fat cheese (shredded or thinly sliced) - 8 oz.
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta as per package directions, drain the water and keep aside.
2. Whisk together the milk and flour. 
3. Pour this mixture into a large sauté pan and bring it to a boil. 
4. Once the boiling starts, reduce the heat to low.
5. Cook and stir on low heat for about 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens. (Note: Keep stirring the mixture as it easily burns)
6. Remove the pan from heat. 
7. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. (Note: Do not cook the sauce once the cheese has been added)
8. Add the previously cooked pasta and mix thoroughly. 
9. Serve hot.