Macaroni and Cheese
- 8 ounces whole wheat macaroni
- 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- 2 ounces neufchatel cheese, at room temperature, cut in small pieces
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup shredded reduced fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese (4oz)
- 14 cup grated romano cheese
- 12 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
- Cook macaroni as package directs.
- Heat 2 1/2 cups milk until hot.
- Add cornstarch to remaining cold milk; whisk to blend.
- Pour into hot milk and stir over medium heat until sauce simmers.
- Stir 1 minute as sauce thickens.
- Remove pot from heat.
- Add spinach, Neufchatel, salt and pepper; whisk until sauce is smooth.
- Heat oven to 375; grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Toss 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons Romano and bread crumbs in a bowl.
- Mix pasta, sauce, and remaining cheddar and Romano until blended.
- Transfer to baking dish.
- Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until top is browned.
whole wheat macaroni, milk, cornstarch, spinach leaves, cheese, salt, ground pepper, cheddar cheese, romano cheese, whole wheat bread crumbs
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macaroni-and-cheese-376452 (may not work)