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A bowl of creamy healthy mac and cheese made with whole wheat pasta and a cauliflower cheese sauce.

Healthy Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g whole wheat macaroni pasta
  • 2 cups fresh cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup low -sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup non -fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1.5 cups reduced -fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the whole wheat macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a separate medium saucepan, simmer the cauliflower florets in the vegetable broth over medium heat until tender, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the cooked cauliflower and any remaining broth into a high-speed blender and process until completely smooth.
  4. Return the cauliflower puree to the saucepan over low heat and whisk in the Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  5. Continue whisking until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until thoroughly coated.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and serve immediately.