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Whole Wheat Pasta Casserole with Cheese

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 6
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Macaroni and cheese is one my kids favorite meals. I like to prepare my own version at home while keeping nutrition in mind. I like to use whole grain pasta because it offers more nutritional value than regular pasta. Sometimes I add pieces of chicken or ham to give it a special touch. Enjoy!
by Oriana Romero
Updated Sep 23, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 10 oz whole wheat pasta of your choice (I used penne)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk (not skim)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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    1
    Cook the pasta as per their instruction. Strain and set aside.
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    2
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
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    3
    Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the flour and stir until the mixture is lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Add the milk and half and half and whip to remove the lumps. Season with salt and pepper.
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    4
    Add the cheese and stir until everything is well combined. Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
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    5
    Transfer the mixture to the greased mold, sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and bake for 40-45 minutes until it’s browned and bubbling.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    If you want a cheesier taste, you can add 4 oz of cheese sauce when you add the cheddar.

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  • Macaroni and cheese is one my kids favorite meals. I like to prepare my own version at home while keeping nutrition in mind. I like to use whole grain pasta because it offers more nutritional value than regular pasta. Sometimes I add pieces of chicken or ham to give it a special touch. Enjoy!
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