Creamy Alfredo Mac and Cheese

BCBSIL Connect Team — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:06:21 GMT

Current Revision posted to Recipe Book by BCBSIL Connect Team on 11/28/2023 10:06:21 PM

Ingredients: Makes 6 servings

8 oz. Elbow Macaroni (about 2 coups)
12 oz. Cauliflower rice (about 3 1/2 cups) or defrost frozen cauliflower rice
1 cup fat-free Evaporated Milk
3 medium Garlic cloves
3/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Herbs, chopped scallions, and/or chopped fresh chives (optional)
Cooking spray

Directions:

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, about 9 minutes. Drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, off heat, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Cook the cauliflower and garlic, stirring frequently, until tender, about 4 minutes. Scrape the cauliflower mixture into a blender. Add the milk, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Add the cheese and continue to blend until well combined,
In the skillet, combine the pasta and sauce, stirring well to coat. Cook over medium heat until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Garnish with the herbs, scallions, or chives (optional)

Serving Size:
1 Cup

Nutrition information:
Per serving: Calories 228, 3g Total fat, 1g Saturated fat, 460mg Sodium, 38g Carbohydrates, 7g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 12g Protein

Recipe Source:
Guest Recipe provided by Weight Watchers

Tags: Vegetarian, Recipe book, American, General Healthy - Health Conscious, Side Dishes, Heart Disease - Heart Conscious