Creamy Mac and Cheese

Oh boy! Did I make a mess with this recipe Friday. I had everything timed out perfectly. The Turkey Burgers and the Creamy Mac and Cheese would be finished at the same time. Then it happened. I went to drain the cooked elbow macaroni and I dumped the entire thing into the sink. Ooops! I am so glad I had penne in the pantry. The good news is now I know this recipe is delicious with elbows, shells and penne. This recipe is adapted from a Southern Living recipe. The original recipe used all full fat ingredients and refrigerated Alfredo sauce. I find you don't miss the fat at all. It is creamy and so easy. I like that you automatically get a two cheese mac and cheese by using the Alfredo sauce. You can customize the recipe and use any cheese or pasta shape you like. This is a very flexible and delicious recipe. 

Creamy Mac and Cheese
Adapted from: Southern Living

Makes 2 to 3 main-dish or 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package elbow macaroni (2 cups dry)

1 (15 oz) jar light Alfredo sauce

1/2 cup 1% milk

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 (8 oz) 2 % sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Bring Alfredo sauce and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in cooked pasta. Serve garnished with parsley. 

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