Basil Mac

July 30, 2013

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A light version of mac and cheese with a hint of basil. This recipe will challenge your cooking skills and help you feel very accomplished when you are munching on your delicious masterpiece!

12 oz corkscrew pasta
1 Tbs unsalted butter
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
2 Tbs all-purpose flour
1 tsp mustard powder
1/2 cup skim milk
1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup shredded low-fat swiss cheese
3 Tbs grated parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the butter to the empty pot and melt over medium high...
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Nutritions

Calories
179

Sodium
434mg
18% DV

Fat
10g
15% DV

Protein
10g
21% DV

Carbs
11g
3% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV