Whole Wheat Pasta Casserole with Cheese

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta Casserole with Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
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

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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

1

Cook the pasta as per their instruction. Strain and set aside.
2

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
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.
4

Add the cheese and stir until everything is well combined. Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
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!