Pasta - Clean Mac 'n' Cheese

Clean Mac 'n' Cheese
A healthy take on a family favorite!

2 1/4 c. whole wheat elbow macaroni
olive oil cooking spray
1/4 c. wheat flour
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 c. skim milk
3 oz. light swiss cheese - grated
5 oz. low-fat cheddar cheese - grated/shredded
1 Tbs. whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. Parm Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

1) Cook Macaroni according to package instructions

2) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly mist an 8-in casserole dish with cooking spray

3) Spoon flour and salt into medium bowl and slowly whisk in enough milk to form a paste. Then add remaining milk, whisking as you do, making sure that no lumps remain.

4) Place a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat and add flour-milk mixture. When milk is warm, add swiss cheese and stir quickly and frequently with a wooden spoon until cheese is melted. Add cheddar cheese and continue stirring until cheese is completely melted and mixture begins to thicken slightly.

5) Stir in Macaroni, then transfer mixture to casserole dish.

6) In small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over top of macaroni. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until topping is lightly browned. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Serve.