Try this twist on the traditional, with all the flavor and without all the calories
It’s hard to beat mac and cheese as a family favorite. The mac and cheese you grew up eating sticks with you throughout your life. But if you’re trying to shed some pounds and refuse to give up this dish, try this version — without all the fat and calories.
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Butter-flavored cooking spray
6 ounces whole wheat medium shells, rotini, elbow macaroni or other small pasta
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
6 ounces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground white pepper
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
Makes 4 servings
Calories: 290
Total fat: 7 g
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrate: 42 g
Dietary fiber: 6 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 330 mg
Potassium: 387 mg
— Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook (© 2007 Broadway Books).
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