- Servings: 4
- Yield: 6 cups (1.4L)
An old time favourite with a low-fat spin.
Ingredients
2 cups (230g) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 1/2 Tbsp (20g) margarine
1/4 cup (30g) flour
2 cups (480mL) skimmed milk
1 tsp (5mL) Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp (1g) dry mustard
1/8 tsp (1mL) Tabasco sauce, (or other hot red pepper sauce)
1/8 tsp (1g) black pepper, freshly ground
2 cups (230g) reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3 Tbsp (25g) Parmesan cheese, grated, fresh
Directions
In a large pot, heat water to a boil. Cook macaroni in rapidly boiling
water until done. Drain and set aside.
Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook
one minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
Continue to stir and cook over medium heat approximately 10 minutes until thickened and
bubbly. Boil for one minute and remove from heat.
Add seasonings (Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Tabasco and pepper) and
cheeses. Stir until cheeses melt. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a bowl; stir well.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 315
Total Fat: 9g
% Calories from fat: 26%
Protein: 23g
Carbohydrate: 35g
Cholesterol: 14mg
Sodium: 474mg
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