Nourish and Cheesy Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

• 12 oz whole wheat elbow pasta

• 1 Tbsp butter

• 1 Tbsp flour

• 2 cups low-fat milk

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 cup steamed cauliflower (blended smooth)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Optional:

• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 Tbsp parmesan

• 1 tsp smoked paprika or chipotle powder

  Method:

• Step One: Cook pasta to al dente

• Step Two: Steam cauliflower and blend until smooth

• Step Three: Melt butter; whisk in flour. Add milk and whisk until thick

• Step Four: Add cheese; stir until melted

• Step Five: Fold yogurt into cauliflower; add to cheese. Combine with pasta

• Step Six (optional): Cover with breadcrumbs; bake at 375 for 10 minutes

Per Serving (Serves 6)

Calories ~ 320

Protein ~ 18 g

Carbs ~ 38 g

Fat ~ 10 g

Fiber ~ 4 g

Ingredient Cost

Pasta $2

Milk $2

Cheese $4

Yogurt $2

Cauliflower $2

Butter/flour/spices $1

Total ~$13

Cost per serving (6)

= $2.15