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Healthy Mac un'Cheese

I add Nutritional Yeast which helps give it a cheesy, nutty flavor, along with some B vitamins.  I also sneak in cauliflower for bonus nutritional benefit, and I particularly love serving it with a side of stewed tomatoes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Andrew Wilder

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 100% Whole Wheat Pasta Shells or Elbows
  • 3/4 head cauliflower steamed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup water leftover from steaming cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta until it is al dente. While that’s cooking, steam 3/4 head of cauliflower until soft (about 10-15 minutes), saving the water in the bottom of the pot.
  • Allow the cauliflower to cool a bit, then add all the ingredients, except the pasta, to a blender and purée until smooth, making a very thin sauce. Layer the pasta and sauce together in a deep baking dish, stirring gently to be sure the pasta is completely covered.
  • Bake, covered, at 375F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  • To check for doneness, and that the egg is cooked thoroughly, make sure it has firmed up in the center — if it’s still liquid, put it back in the oven for another 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2.8mg