How to Make Annie’s Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese *ORGANIC*

white cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: regular cheddar cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

shell pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat shell pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat adds fiber, while elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be less expensive.

BOIL 6 cups water in a medium saucepan.

STIR IN pasta, bring to boil. Cook 8-10 minutes, or until done, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN PASTA in colander.

While pasta is draining, ADD 3 Tbsp lowfat milk to the warm saucepan.

(OPTIONAL: Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter for richer flavor)

SPRINKLE cheese over milk; stir to combine.

ADD cooked pasta back to saucepan and stir well. Add some mozzarella cheese and serve.

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