Low-Fat Mac And Cheese With Peas Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Mac And Cheese With Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked small macaroni; 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 3/4 cups low-fat (2%) milk; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (10 oz.) box frozen baby peas, thawed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups (8 oz.) low-fat Cheddar; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan; Black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups uncooked small macaroni
1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 3/4 cups low-fat (2%) milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (10 oz.) box frozen baby peas, thawed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups (8 oz.) low-fat Cheddar
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
Black pepper, to taste

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in macaroni. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente. Drain in a colander and shake well.
2
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Stir together milk and cornstarch in a large cup; whisk into pot with onion and cook, whisking, until boiling. Continue to cook, whisking, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in peas and salt.
3
Add cooked pasta to sauce and stir well. Sprinkle Cheddar and Parmesan on top and toss well. Season with pepper to taste.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups uncooked small macaroni, 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 3/4 cups low-fat (2%) milk, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Mac And Cheese With Peas falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Low-Fat Mac And Cheese With Peas

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