Recipe:
Baked Mac and Cheese

(Best for Pitta, Vata)

PITTA and VATA: This comfort food can satisfy your craving for sweets even if there isn’t actual sugar on top.
KAPHA: Unless chili peppers are added liberally to this recipe this dish can make you feel sluggishness.

PEPPER FOR WEIGHT LOSS
For all doshas, a little ground black pepper stimulates digestion and provides a bit of pungency to balance the coolness of this recipe.

Serves: 4


Ingredients:

1 12-ounce package whole-wheat macaroni
2 tablespoons Ghee, melted
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups non-fat, skim milk or plain soy milk
3 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
½ cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.  Set aside.  Preheat oven to 350° F.

Warm the ghee in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat.  Add the flour and cook 2-3 minutes stirring constantly until a smooth paste forms.  Whisk in the skim or soy milk.  Increase the heat to high, whisking continuously 1-2 minutes until a thick sauce forms.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the cheese.  Stir 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.  Add the pasta, salt, and pepper.  Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.  Coat the top of the crumbs with a thin layer of cooking spray.

Slide the skillet into the oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cheese is bubbly.  Serve immediately.


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