Wholesome Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Total prep/cook time: ~25 min. Serves 4.

*Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 8 oz uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (about 1/2 a package)
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. Combine milk and flour in a medium saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 2 min or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add pasta; toss to coat. Let stand 4 min before serving.

More ideas like this:

If you want to make this dish even more wholesome, try adding roasted butternut squash puree or canned pumpkin to the sauce, mix in some green veggies, or both!

Nutrition Information (per 1 serving):

Total calories: 332 cal
Total fat: 9 g

Saturated fat: 5 g

Sodium: 613 mg

Total carbs: 43 g

Dietary fiber: 4 g

Protein: 19 g