Healthy Creamy Parmesan Mac and Cheese
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.