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Lower Fat Macaroni and Six Cheeses Recipe

Lower Fat Macaroni and Six Cheeses Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb pasta, regular (i like shells , but elbow macaroni or other shapes will work) or 1 lb whole wheat pasta (i like shells, but elbow macaroni or other shapes will work)
2 tbsp smart balance butter spread
3/4 cup fat free milk
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated
1 pinch salt and pepper
1/2 cup fat free ricotta cheese
8 oz fat free cream cheese
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
4 slices fat free swiss cheese (singles)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup fat free cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

Boil pasta in water until al dente, drain and set aside.
Melt spread in a medium saucepan over med high heat.
Whisk in flour to make a light roux.
Add in 3/4 cup fat free milk, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Whisk together until smooth.
Add fat free swiss cheese slices, continuing to whisk into a smooth sauce. Pour sauce over drained pasta, mixing well.
Place all into a baking dish sprayed with non stick spray.
Top with shredded fat free and regular cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
Bake at 350 approximately 40 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	174.03 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.46g	7%
Cholesterol	28.67mg	10%
Sodium	461.65mg	19%
Potassium	131.26mg	3%
Total Carbs	20.84g	7%
Sugars	6.47g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	0%
Protein	12.18g	24%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	273.2mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	86.34 Kcal (361 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.21g	7%
Cholesterol	14.22mg	10%
Sodium	229.02mg	19%
Potassium	65.12mg	3%
Total Carbs	10.34g	7%
Sugars	3.21g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	0%
Protein	6.04g	24%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	135.5mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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