Masterful Mac 'N' Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb macaroni (preferably whole wheat)
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup orange puree (My Take on Sneaky Orange Puree and or Sneaky Chef Make-Ahead White Puree)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups grated colby cheese (or cheddar cheese)
• Crunchy Topping Variation
• 1 cup whole grain cereal flake (like Wheaties or Total)
• 1/4 cup wheat germ, unsweetened
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, diced into small pieces (or use Smart Balance)