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Low Fat Healthy Baked Mac n’ Cheese

So say buh bye to the crappy blue box stuff or to high calorie restaurant versions of this comfort food classic.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 crown of broccoli cut into small florets
  • 3/4 cup dry whole-grain macaroni pasta or another small short-cut pasta
  • 250 g frozen cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp skim evaporated milk
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • 2 oz old cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano cheese finely grated
  • Pinch salt and pepper pinch of each, to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 2 tbsp Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease two 2-cup ramekins and place on a baking tray lined with foil.
  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook for 4 minutes, then add in the broccoli florets and cook for another 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the pasta with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • With the water still boiling, add in the cauliflower. Boil until very soft, about 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the florets.
  • Using that slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower to a blender and add a few tablespoons of the starchy cooking water. Start to puree until smooth. Add in the evaporated milk and blend until combined. Season with a bit of ground nutmeg and pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Pour into a small saucepan with the 2 tbsp of parmesan and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir over medium low heat until the cheese melts.
  • Turn off the heat, then add in the pasta, broccoli, and remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper again, if needed.
  • Divide the mixture between the two ramekins.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley and oil. Sprinkle evenly on top of each of dish. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese bubbles gently at the corners and the topping is golden brown. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal