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This recipe is as easy to make as boxed mac and cheese, and the veggies make it more like a meal than a side. This recipe serves one but can be multiplied as needed.
Easy Mac and Cheese for One Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 min | Serves 1
2 ounces high fiber pasta elbows (dry)
1/2 C 2% milk
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1/2 C frozen shelled edamame
1/2 C frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Add water and milk to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add dry pasta, edamame and veggies. Cook on medium until pasta is al dente and veggies are cooked through. Remove from heat and mix in cheese, salt, and pepper.
Per serving: 559 calories | 24g fat | 346mg sodium | 63g carbs | 12.5g fiber | 31g protein
This also makes a great side (about a half a serving is a decent sized side). Substitute some linginue or penne and call it pasta primavera!
Kick it up: This recipe can be made with a variety of cheeses, but I’ve found that reduced fat cheese doesn’t really work very well. Splurge for the full fat cheese on this one!