Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 12 ounces fusilli or other corkscrew pasta; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 medium shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 cup skim milk; 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream; 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2/3 cup shredded low-fat Swiss cheese; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, basil and/or chives

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
12 ounces fusilli or other corkscrew pasta
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup shredded low-fat Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, basil and/or chives

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
3
Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
4
Add the butter to the empty pot and melt over medium-high heat.
5
Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
6
Add the flour and mustard powder and cook, stirring, until the flour begins to toast, about 1 minute.
7
Whisk in the milk and the reserved cooking water; cook, whisking, until thick, about 2 minutes.
8
Reduce the heat to medium.
9
Whisk in the sour cream, mozzarella, Swiss cheese and 1 tablespoon parmesan; continue whisking until melted, about 1 minute.
10
Stir in the pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
11
Preheat the broiler.
12
Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan, the herbs, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
13
Sprinkle over the pasta.
14
Broil until golden and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
15
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 12 ounces fusilli or other corkscrew pasta, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 medium shallot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lightened-Up Mac and Cheese

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