Easy Skillet Whole Grain Mac 'n' Cheese

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 10 min.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2  (13.5-oz.) package whole grain penne pasta
• 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2  cups  1% low-fat milk
• 1  cup  (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1  (4-oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• Pinch of paprika

Preparation

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup milk. Add flour mixture to remaining milk, whisking until smooth.

3. Bring milk mixture to a boil in a large skillet over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, whisking constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth. Stir in cheese and next 4 ingredients until smooth. Stir in pasta, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

215 (0.0% from fat)

Fat:

7.9g (sat 4.4g,mono 0.2g,poly 0.9g)

Protein:

11.1g

Carbohydrate:

29.8g

Fiber:

3.8g

Cholesterol:

22.4mg

Iron:

1.5mg

Sodium:

444mg

Calcium:

222mg