This mac-and-cheese recipe is kept light by avoiding heavy cream and using cauliflower instead. It is simply perfect! The addition of the cauliflower bulks up the sauce and gives the illusion of that cheesy goo which we all hate to love!
Total Time
25min
4.7
6 Ratings
Author: The Skinny Fork
Servings:
8
Ingredients
•
2
cups
Cauliflower Florets
, roughly chopped
•
1 1/2
cups
Broccoli Florets
, roughly chopped
•
12
oz
Whole Grain Pasta
•
2
cups
Non-Fat Milk
•
4
Tbsp
Onions
, chopped
•
2
Tbsp
Parmesan Cheese
, freshly shredded
•
2
Tbsp
Light Butter
•
4
Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
•
1
cup
Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
or Vegetable broth
•
1/2
tsp
Paprika
•
1
pinch
Ground Nutmeg
•
1
pinch
Cayenne Pepper
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Roughly chop Cauliflower Florets (2 cups).
2.
Roughly chop Broccoli Florets (1 1/2 cups).
3.
Cook Whole Grain Pasta (12 oz), cauliflower, and broccoli florets together in a large stockpot of salted water, according to package directions for the pasta.
4.
Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and place into a blender along with Non-Fat Milk (2 cups). Blend until smooth and set aside.
5.
Leave the broccoli and noodles to drain.
6.
In a large, heavy skillet, melt Light Butter (2 Tbsp)
7.
Add the Onions (4 Tbsp) and cook over low heat about 2 minutes before adding in the All-Purpose Flour (4 Tbsp).
8.
Cook for another minute, or until the flour is golden and nutty.
9.
Add the milk and cauliflower mixture and the Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth (1 cup). Stir constantly while raising heat to medium-high until it comes just to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
10.
Once the sauce is thickened, remove from heat and add Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbsp), Paprika (1/2 tsp), Ground Nutmeg (1 pinch), and Cayenne Pepper (1 pinch). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
11.
Add in the cooked macaroni and broccoli and stir to combine.
12.
Mix well and serve right away to enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
232
FAT
3.1 g
PROTEIN
10.6 g
CARBS
40.5 g
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