Recipe Name A Healthier Mac and Cheese Submitted by SIMOORE Recipe Description an alternative to traditional mac and cheese with less carbs Quantity 6 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 45

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups elbow shaped macaroni 1 cup Pinto Beans 8 ounces Velveeta 1 small Onion, chopped 4 ounces Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (303 x 406) sweet peas, drained 1/2 cup tomatoes canned, diced, drained 1/4 cup, diced celery, diced 1/2 cup (8 fl oz) Plain Non Fat Yogurt 1/2 cup 2% milk or skim 1/2 cup grated parmesan Steps Sequence Step 1 Cook and drain macaroni according to package instructions. In the meantime put ground beef, onion and celery in non stick skillet to brown. Mash the pinto beans with a fork. When the meat has cooked add the beans, tomatoes, and peas to the mix and heat through while stirring to combine. 2 Put drained macaroni in an ovenproof dish. Add the beef mixture and stir to combine. Combine the milk, yogurt and cheese in the skillet. Add the black pepper and garlic powder. Stir over low heat until the cheese melts. Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni mixture and stir until evenly coated. Place the casserole in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until the top is browned. Serve.