Good Lifestyle

cheese macaronis: the undisputed king ofcomfort food. Over the years, we have tested dozens of iterations of the classic to spray with peppers, garnished with bacon, tonic with non-fat cheese. However, we continue to return to this formula: a base of béchamel, lined with extra-sharp cheddar cheeses and finished with a little yogurt to give the sauce to the perfect texture. Are there any more decadent mac bowls? Absolutely-but not for less than 400 calories.

Nutrition:360 calories, 16 g of grease (8 g saturated), 560 mg of sodium

Serve 4

You will need

2 cups macaroni elbow, fusilli or cavatappi pasta
2 c.
2 tablespoons of flour
2 cups 2% milk
11/2 grated cups of extra cutting cheddar
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (note: The real Italian Parmesan is called Parmigiano-Reggiano, and its strong and hazel flavor has nothing in common with the things you shake from a green box. It can be a little Dear, but a little go long way, so it's worth getting the authentic version.)
1/4 cupGreek yogurt
1/2 cup of Panko bread bread bread
Black pepper to taste

How to do it

1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions of the package until just Al Dente. Drain and reserve.
2. While pasta are cooking, melted butter in an average pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, agitation, for 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whipping to avoid forming pieces. Simérôte the béchamel for 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken the consistency of the thick cream.
3. Stir in the cheddar and 1/4 cup of parmesan and cook until it is completely melted.
4. Cut the heat and stir in yogurt. Add the pasta and mix them at uniformly.
5. Preheat grill. Pour the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish of 8 "x 8" (or in individual ramekins). Top with bread crumbs and remaining parmesan and season with black pepper. Place on the oven center and grill for 5 to 7 minutes until bread crumbs are golden golden gold.

Eat

Nutritional upgrade

Yes, this mac and cheese are fantastically low in calories compared to the versions of the restaurant and frozen versions, but that being said, there is always a place of improvement. Cut calories by exchanging low fat cheese for fat cheddar; Add fiber using whole wheat or fortified pasta (we likeRonzoni Smart Taste) instead of white noodles; And stimulate nutrition by waving in the broccoli steamed, cherry tomatoes, grilled peppers, or even some spoons of Salsa.

This recipe (and hundreds of people more!) Came from one of our cooks, not that! books. For easier cooking ideas, you can alsobuy the book!