Light Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Light Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked; Vegetable cooking spray; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup chopped celery; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted; 2 ounces nonfat process cheese spread loaf, cubed; 1 cup nonfat mayonnaise; 1 (8-ounce) carton nonfat sour cream alternative; 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 cup soft whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
Vegetable cooking spray
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted
2 ounces nonfat process cheese spread loaf, cubed
1 cup nonfat mayonnaise
1 (8-ounce) carton nonfat sour cream alternative
1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 cup soft whole wheat breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
2
Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add green pepper, celery, onion, and chicken broth; saute over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates.
3
Combine vegetables, macaroni, cheese cubes, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 325u00b0 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and paprika; bake an additional 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked, Vegetable cooking spray, 1/3 cup chopped green pepper, 1/3 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Light Macaroni Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Light Macaroni Casserole

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