CREAMY STOVE-TOP ROTINI AND CHEESE

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This is a quick and easy way to avoid the box mac and cheese. I found this recipe in a Cooking Light magazine and really liked it. I did substitute wheat flour and wheat pasta rather than regular macaroni and white flour.

Provided by Smockmock

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (13 1/4 ounce) box uncooked whole wheat pasta (rotini or penne)
3 tablespoons all-purpose whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
  • While pasta cook, place wheat flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. Add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls into milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic; simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Combine pasta and cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 652.2, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 19.2

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