Baked Mac & Cheese

What you need :

-12 oz whole wheat pasta
-1 1/2 tbsp. of butter
-1/4 cup minced onion
-1/4 cup of whole wheat all purpose flour
-2 cups almond milk
-1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
-8 oz of fat free sharp cheddar cheese
-salt & pepper to taste if desired
-2 tbsp. of grated Parmesan cheese
-1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
-cooking spray


How to cook :

- Cook pasta and in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions for al dente (or slightly under cook 2 minutes). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375°.

- In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. Add onion and cook over low heat about 2 minutes, add flour and cook another minute, or until the flour is golden and well combined. Add milk and chicken broth and whisk, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil; cook about 5 minutes or until the sauce becomes smooth and thick.

- Once the sauce is thick, remove from heat, add cheese and mix well until cheese is melted. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, add cooked macaroni and  mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Spray a little more cooking spray on top.

- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for a few minutes to get the breadcrumbs golden