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Light Mac 'n' Cheese

By The Sneaky Chef

Yields:
8 servings
Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Portion:
  • Adult : 1 serving
  • 9-12 : ¾ serving
  • 5-8 : ½ serving
Rating:
    XXX

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs Water (1 Tbs)
  • 3 slices Zucchini, Raw (Sm)
  • 4 cups Macaroni Noodles
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard
  • 3 Tbs. Butter
  • 2 Tbs. Fat Free Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 oz Mozzarella Cheese Reduced Fat Light
  • 1 1/2 cups Evaporated Skim Milk
  • 1/4 cup white veggie puree #4

    (made by recipe: White Puree, see below)

Nutritional Chart
Calories Protein
(g)
Fat
(g)
Carbs
(g)
Fiber
(g)
Sugar
(g)
Sat. Fat
(g)
Sodium
(mg)
white veggie puree #4 14.0 1.1 1.0 3.0 1.25 1.5 0.0 12.5
Water (1 Tbs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Zucchini, Raw (Sm) 5.0 0.36 0.05 0.99 0.3 0.51 0.011 3.0
Macaroni Noodles 880.0 32.24 5.12 171.84 10.4 3.12 0.0 1296.0
Mustard 2.0 0.11 0.1 0.13 0.1 0.02 0.0 28.0
Butter 306.0 0.36 34.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 21.6 5.0
Fat Free Parmesan Cheese 56.0 6.0 0.76 6.0 0.0 0.22 0.4 172.0
Mozzarella Cheese Reduced Fat Light 84.0 17.91 0.0 1.98 1.0 0.84 0.0 420.0
Evaporated Skim Milk 300.0 29.0 0.77 43.6 0.0 43.6 0.47 442.0
Recipe Total 1647.0 87.08 42.3 227.54 13.05 49.81 22.48 2378.5
Adult 205.88 10.89 5.29 28.44 1.63 6.23 2.81 297.31
9-12 154.41 8.16 3.97 21.33 1.22 4.67 2.11 222.98
5-8 102.94 5.44 2.64 14.22 0.82 3.11 1.41 148.66

Preparation

1. Mix evaporated skim milk, reduced fat cheese,Pparmesan cheese, butter, mustard and ¼ cup white vegetable puree on the stove top over low heat. Mix until melted. 2. Add pasta to mixture and stir.

Note: White vegetable puree will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or you can freeze ¼ cup portions in sealed plastic bags or small plastic containers for future use.


White Puree

By The Sneaky Chef

Yields:
3 servings
Serving Size:
3/4 cup
Portion:
  • Adult : 1 serving
  • 9-12 : ¾ serving
  • 5-8 : ½ serving

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs Water (1 Tbs)
  • 1 Tbs. Lemon Juice Fresh
  • 2 Medium Zucchini, Thinly Sliced
  • 2 cups Cauliflower, florets
Nutritional Chart
Calories Protein
(g)
Fat
(g)
Carbs
(g)
Fiber
(g)
Sugar
(g)
Sat. Fat
(g)
Sodium
(mg)
Water (1 Tbs) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Lemon Juice Fresh 8.0 0.12 0.0 2.6 0.1 0.7 0.0 0.0
Zucchini, Thinly Sliced 232.0 6.2 12.95 29.5 9.9 17.67 2.63 1908.0
Cauliflower, florets 68.0 5.76 0.8 13.4 9.7 3.74 0.12 806.0
Recipe Total 308.0 12.08 13.75 45.5 19.7 22.11 2.75 2714.0
Adult 102.67 4.03 4.58 15.17 6.57 7.37 0.92 904.67
9-12 77.0 3.02 3.44 11.38 4.93 5.53 0.69 678.5
5-8 51.33 2.01 2.29 7.58 3.28 3.69 0.46 452.33

Preparation

1. Steam cauliflower in a vegetable steamer over 2 inches of water, using a tightly-covered pot, for about 10 to 12 minutes until very tender. Alternatively, place cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl , cover with water, and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes until very tender.
2. While waiting for the cauliflower to finish steaming, start to pulse the raw peeled zucchini with the lemon juice only (no water at this point).
3. Drain the cooked cauliflower. Working in batches if necessary, add it to the pulsed zucchini in the bowl of the food processor with one tablespoon of water. Puree on high until smooth. Stop occasionally and push contents from the top to the bottom. If necessary, use the second tablespoon of water to make a smooth (but not wet) puree.


Shopping List

  • Butter (3 Tbs.)
  • Cauliflower, florets (2 cups )
  • Evaporated Skim Milk (1 1/2 cups)
  • Fat Free Parmesan Cheese (2 Tbs.)
  • Lemon Juice Fresh (1 Tbs.)
  • Macaroni Noodles (4 cups)
  • Mozzarella Cheese Reduced Fat Light (4 oz)
  • Mustard (1/2 tsp)
  • Water (1 tbs + 1 tbs)
  • Zucchini, Raw (3 slices)
  • Zucchini, Thinly Sliced (2 Medium)

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  • Reviewed by:
    mandy2001
      XXX
    I love mac and cheese!
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