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Easy macaroni and cheese

11
Points®
Total Time
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
This quick version of 'mac and cheese' is creamy, satisfying and easy.

Ingredients

Dry pasta

340 g, (elbow macaroni or other small shape)

Plain flour

¼ cup(s)

Onion powder

1 tsp

Chilli sauce

1 tsp, or to taste

Skim milk

2 cup(s)

Extra light cheddar cheese

250 g, grated

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water according to packet directions. Drain and return to saucepan.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk together milk, flour, a pinch of salt and onion powder until blended.* Bring to the boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for about 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat and whisk in cheese and chilli sauce. Add cheese sauce to pasta. Toss to mix and coat.