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healthy parmesan mac and cheese

Healthy Creamy Parmesan Mac and Cheese

Author: Heidi Boortz
Servings : 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 100% whole wheat pasta we used elbows but any shape will do
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup 100% whole wheat flour
  • 4 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella grated
  • 1 bag frozen chopped kale see notes

Instructions

To cook immediately

  • Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add pasta. Boil 8 minutes or until al dente. Rinse under cool water and set aside.
  • Add butter to pot and place over medium heat. Add garlic. Saute garlic in butter 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Whisk in flour until smooth. Continue to cook, whisking frequently, 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in 4 cups milk. Whisk until smooth.
  • Combine remaining milk and cornstarch. Stir cornstarch slurry into pot, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
  • Stir pasta, cheeses, and kale into the sauce; keep stirring until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

To Freeze

  • Prepare as directed above. Spoon into freezable containers. Freeze.

To Heat After Freezing

  • In a microwave safe dish, microwave until hot, stirring half way through.

Notes

Any green vegetable will do in this recipe. Try steamed asparagus, peas, or 7 Minute Green Beans.  Try frozen chopped spinach.  Try brussels sprouts even.
For gluten free, use brown rice flour and gluten free whole grain pasta.