Secret Macaroni and Cheese
If you prefer, combine the cooked macaroni and sauce in a casserole dish and bake at 400°F until the top is golden brown and crusty, 20 to 30 minutes.
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If you prefer, combine the cooked macaroni and sauce in a casserole dish and bake at 400°F until the top is golden brown and crusty, 20 to 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. dried elbow macaroni or other short pasta (3 cups)
- 12.3-oz. pkg. soft silken tofu
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar-American blend (6 oz.)
- 2 Tbs. natural margarine, soy margarine or whipped butter
Preparation
- Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add macaroni; stir to prevent sticking. Cook until just tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, puree tofu until completely smooth. Transfer to medium saucepan and add cheese and margarine. Place over low heat and slowly bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often. Cook until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce and stir to blend. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 6 kid-size servings
- Calories 374
- Carbohydrate Content 43 g
- Cholesterol Content 30 mg
- Fat Content 14 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 17 g
- Saturated Fat Content 7 g
- Sodium Content 244 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g