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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#6699CC" TEXT="#080000" background="42fb85a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >OkEatMe</FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="OkEatMe"><B>home</B></A><B>      </B>back to  <A HREF="pasta.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pasta Recipes"><B>Pasta Recipes</B></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="free_recipes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Free Recipes">Free Recipes</A>   |   <A HREF="recycling_directory.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Recycling Directory">Recycling Directory</A>   |   <A HREF="help_tips_fun.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Help Tips Fun">Help Tips Fun</A>   |   <A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=250 BGCOLOR="#BBBBBB" TEXT="#080000" background="431fa043.gif"> <div> <B>Fast Mac</B></div> <div> <A HREF="pasta_2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chocolate Nut Lasagne">Chocolate Nut Lasagne</A></div> <div> <A HREF="artichoke_casserole.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Artichoke Casserole">Artichoke Casserole</A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Fast Mac</B></div> <div> Macaroni & Cheese</div> <div> it is very fast to make this ultra creamy mac and cheese</div> <div> Serves 4 to 5 about 1 cup each</div> <bR> <div> <B>Ingredients</B></div> <div> 8 ounces whole-wheat elbow noodles, (2 cups)</div> <div> 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli</div> <div> (If you aren't a broccoli fan, substitute a frozen vegetable of your choice)</div> <div> 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk, divided</div> <div> 3 tablespoons flour</div> <div> 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder</div> <div> 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper</div> <div> 3/4 cup shredded extra-sharp</div> <div> Cheddar cheese</div> <div> 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese</div> <div> 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard </div> <bR> <div> <B>Directions</B></div> <div> Bring a large pot of water to a boil</div> <div> Cook pasta for 4 minutes</div> <div> Add frozen broccoli and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes more</div> <div> Heat 1 1/2 cups milk in another large pot over medium-high heat until just simmering</div> <div> Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bow</div> <div> Add the flour mixture to the simmering milk</div> <div> return to a simmer and cook</div> <div> whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes</div> <div> Remove from the heat and whisk in Cheddar, Parmesan and mustard until the cheese is melted</div> <div> Drain the pasta and broccoli and add to the cheese sauce</div> <div> Return to the heat and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until heated through, about 1 minute</div> <bR> <div> <B>Nutrition</B></div> <div> Per serving: 412 calories; 13 g fat (7 g sat, 1 g mono); 37 mg cholesterol; 56 g carbohydrates; 22 g protein; 7 g fiber; 640 mg sodium; 236 mg potassium.</div> <div> <B>Nutrition Bonus</B>: Vitamin C (70% daily value), Calcium (40% dv), Fiber (27% dv), Vitamin A (25% dv), Magnesium (16% dv).</div> <div> 3 Carbohydrate Serving</div> <bR> <div> note</div> <div> Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but your family will be able to pronounce every ingredient.</div> <div> If they aren't broccoli fans, substitute a frozen vegetable of your choice</div> <div> Try using sharp but not extra sharp and I think that would improved the taste, or use romano instead of parm, which loweres the salt content</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>