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Who doesn't love mac & cheese? The only issue...the guilt that comes with every bite. We have a recipe that will let you indulge in this creamy dish without the all the calories! Ingredients: 2 cups of dry pasta (we use our left over Easter themed pasta), 2 cups low-fat shredded cheese, 3/4 cup skim milk, 1/4 tsp of salt, 6oz non-fat plain greek yogurt

Optional ingredient: veggies of choice! We use bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes and spinach


Cook pasta according to package. Once done, drain and set aside. Heat a few tsp of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add desired veggies (the ones that need to be softened) season with salt and pepper and sautee for 3-5 minutes.

In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine milk, cheese and salt. Stir until cheese has melted. Stir in greek yogurt until yogurt is mixed in. Add cooked pasta and all desired veggies to the sauce. Mix well and enjoy! Because of the protein and other nutrient value in the Greek yogurt, {low-fat} cheese & vegetables, you can serve this by itself or a smaller portion as a side dish! We had it with some delicious turkey medallions from Blue Apron {a great company that delivers recipes with fresh ingredients right to your door}. I plan to make some grilled chicken to go with the left overs!
