Creamy Whole Wheat Mac and Cheese

I love finding yummy, easy recipes that are healthy too! This is one of those. I used to enjoy the blue box mac & cheese, especially for quick meals, but this fits the bill much better - still quick and yummy, but now healthy too! I love using whole foods so this recipe calls for whole milk (I use raw). And here’s the secret: Cook your pasta in the MILK instead of water. The milk makes it super creamy. The starch from the pasta thickens the milk into a sauce. Add your cheese after the pasta is finished cooking.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups whole wheat pasta (any shape you want, but cannot substitute rice pasta with the same results)
• 3  cups  whole milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1  cup  shredded cheese
• 1  pinch nutmeg (optional)

Directions

1. Mix pasta, milk and salt in a large sauce pan. Cook over medium-high heat STIRRING ALMOST CONSTANTLY until the pasta is tender (10-15 minutes).
2. Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.
3. Serve immediately.