Zucchini Macaroni And Cheese

Name: Zucchini Macaroni And Cheese
Ingredients: 6 oz. elbow macaroni; 2 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded (about 10 oz.); 1/4 lb. low-fat Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. skim milk; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. paprika; dash of cayenne

8 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

6 oz. elbow macaroni
2 medium zucchini, coarsely shredded (about 10 oz.)
1/4 lb. low-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. skim milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
dash of cayenne

Directions

1

Cook macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water until tender, but still firm (7 to 10 minutes).
2

Stir in shredded zucchini during last minute.
3

Scoop out and reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
4

Drain macaroni and zucchini.
5

Place in 1 1/2-quart microwavable serving casserole.
6

Add the reserved liquid and remaining ingredients.
7

Mix well.
8

Microwave on High for 4 minutes, then stir.
9

Sprinkle with additional paprika.
10

Cook 1 more minute. Or can bake in 375° oven for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serves 4.