HEALTHY MACARONI & CHEESE

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I love macaroni and cheese! I've been looking for a healthy replacement of the old from the box standard. I heard you could mix in veggies and that sounds like a plus! I copied this recipe, but wanted to know the nutrition facts for a low-fat cheese.

Provided by jennifurlynn

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole wheat pasta
1/4 cup carrot, shredded very fine
1/4 cup broccoli floret, chopped very fine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Boil pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and place back into boiling pot.
  • Leave burner on low-med.
  • Do not rinse.
  • Add olive oil and salt to noodles and stir to cover noodles.
  • Add carrots and broccoli and stir.
  • Add cheese.
  • Stir until melted over low-med heat.
  • Serve.

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