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Wheely Easy Mac & Cheesy

CARNATION® MILKS
Wheely Easy Mac & Cheesy
Level
Easy
Prep 
5 min
Cook 
15 min
Servings
4 servings
A fun and easy twist on the always popular macaroni and cheese, this “Wheely” Easy Mac & Cheesy recipe features an added touch of nutritious veggies mixed in velvety cheese sauce.

KEY INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups (8 ounces) dry wagon wheel or rotelle pasta
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (shelled soybeans)
  • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 2 cups (8-ounce package) shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend or other cheese blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

MAKE IT

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding edamame to boiling pasta water for last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine evaporated milk, cheese, garlic powder and black pepper in medium saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Add pasta and edamame to cheese sauce; stir until combined. Add tomatoes; stir gently until combined.

RECIPE NOTES

Tips:

• Look for edamame in the frozen food or organic section of your local store. • Frozen peas can be used in place of edamame.

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