Maccheroncini al Formaggio Mac and Cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

fontina cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while cheddar is often more accessible.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Cook the Pipe pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

Prepare the Besciamella sauce.

Combine the cooked pasta with the Besciamella sauce and mix well.

Add the Cheddar cheese and mix until melted and creamy.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with Parmigiano for gratin.

Sprinkle with Origano.

Bake in the oven until golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens