Sneaky Mac and Cheese
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
20 MINS
- KCals 238
- Carbs 31G
Ingredients
- 400 g cauliflower broken into florets
- 150 g light spreadable cheese like Primula Light or GoGo
- 1/2 tsp onion granules
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 200 g dried macaroni or other dried pasta
- 2 courgettes peeled and cut into 1cm cubes
- 80 g reduced fat cheddar finely grated
- low calorie cooking spray
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 chopped spring onion to serve optional
Instructions
For the sauce
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Add the cauliflower to a pan of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until soft.
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Once the cauliflower is cooked, drain the water and add to a blender with the spreadable cheese, onion granules, garlic and mustard (you could also place in a separate bowl and use a hand blender). Blend until smooth and set aside.
For the pasta
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While the cauliflower is cooking, add the pasta to another pan of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
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Add the courgette to the empty pan that the cauliflower was cooked in and spritz with low calorie cooking spray. Gently sauté over a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and cooked through. It should be as soft as the cooked pasta.
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Pour the sauce into the pan with the courgette, along with the drained pasta and a few tablespoons of the pasta water. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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You can serve the dish like this, or make it extra cheesy by adding to an ovenproof dish and topping with the grated cheddar. Place under the grill for 5 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden and serve with an optional sprinkle of spring onion.