mom2acat
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Low Fat Mac and Cheese
LOW FAT MAC AND CHEESE
8 oz. macaroni
3 cups low fat milk
2 TBSP cornstarch
2 oz. Neufchatel cheese, cut in small pieces, at room temperature
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded reduced fat extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup course fresh bread crumbs
1 plum (Roma) tomatoe, thinly sliced
Cook macaroni as package directs 8 minutes, or just until firm-tender. Drain in colander.
In same pot, whisk 1/2 cup milk and the cornstarch until smooth. Heat remaining 2 1/2 cups milk in microwave or saucepan until very hot. Add to pot and stir over medium heat until sauce comes to a simmer. Simmer, stirring contstantly, 1 minute, or until slightly thicknened. Remove pot from heat. Add cream cheese, salt and pepper; whisk until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
Heat oven to 375°F. Grease a shallow 2 quart baking dish.
Toss 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 2 TBSP Romano cheese and the bread crumbs in small bowl until blended.
Stir pasta and remaining cheddar and Romano cheeses into sauce until blended. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Top with tomato slices; sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.
Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and brown on top.
4 servings.
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