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