Creamy Whole Wheat Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Whole Wheat Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by KristiJoy

"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."

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Ready In:: 17mins
Ingredients:: 5
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

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).
Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.
Serve immediately.