Healthy Veggie Mac & Cheese (That Kids Love!)
This healthy mac and cheese satisfies kids' cravings and mothers' desire for children to eat more veggies!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped or ½ cup carrot puree
- ⅓ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups cooked pasta
Instructions
Cook the carrots:
- Combine the carrots with ½ cup water in a medium saucepan and steam over medium-high heat for 6 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Make the sauce:
- Add the carrots, ricotta cheese, Cheddar cheese and milk to a blender/food processor. Blend until smooth.
Combine:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked pasta and cheese sauce. Stir to combine and heat over medium for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.8g | Protein: 11.9g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28.8mg | Sodium: 168.3mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 8.5g
