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Penne and Cheese
Recipes
Penne and Cheese
4 servings
25 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 3 cups multi-grain penne pasta (about 8 oz)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (14-oz) can fat-free evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 oz sliced American cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps

    1. Cook pasta following package instructions. Add the vegetables to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain pasta mixture and transfer to medium bowl.
    2. Combine milk, flour, salt, and pepper in medium saucepan on medium heat; cook and stir 4–5 minutes or until thick and hot. Tear American cheese into small pieces.
    3. Stir both cheeses into sauce; cook and stir 1–2 minutes or until melted. Stir sauce into pasta mixture; serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 35mg, Sodium 510mg, Total Carb 66g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 11g, Protein 24g, Calc 60%, Vitamin A 60%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 20%