Guilt Free Mac And Cheese

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups multigrain elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk, warmed for 1 minute in the microwave
• 8 ounces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 1/4 cups)
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 preheat the broiler.
• 2 . bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
• 3 . while the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. add the flour and cook, whisking constantly until golden, about 2 minutes. continue whisking and add the milk in a slow, steady stream. bring the mixture to a steady simmer, whisking constantly, and whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• 4 . drain the pasta in a colander. remove the sauce from the heat, add the cheese, and stir until the cheese melts. immediately add the hot, drained pasta and stir until well-coated. stir in worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• 5 divide the mac and cheese among four 6-ounce ovenproof ramekins and sprinkle 1 tablespoon bread crumbs over each. broil until crumbs are golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to let the top burn. serve immediately.