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Ingredients

  • 1 box Dreamfields Elbows
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 package (8 ounces) light cream cheese (Neufchatel, 1/3 less fat), cut into 8 cubes
  • 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper (optional)
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) shredded 2% milk sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375*F. Spray 2-1/2 quart casserole/baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet (or Dutch oven) over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add milk and cream cheese to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until cream cheese has melted, stirring frequently; do not boil (cream cheese does not need to melt completely).
  3. Toss pasta and sauce together. Stir in Cheddar cheese (reserve 2 tablespoons) and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved 2 tablespoons each Cheddar and Parmesan.
  4. Bake uncovered at 375*F 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 


Recipe Yield: Makes 8 main dish servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 357
Fat: 15 grams
Saturated Fat: 9 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Sodium: 435 milligrams
Cholesterol: 44 milligrams
Protein: 20 grams
Carbohydrates: 34 grams