Slimming World luxury macaroni cheese
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A quick-to-make family favourite from Slimming World that will leave you feeling full up and guilt free.
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Prep time: 15 mins
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Cooking time: 30 mins
plus standing -
Serves: 4
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Skill level: Easy peasy
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Costs: Cheap as chips
Ingredients
- 2 leeks, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 300g (11oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 200g (7oz) frozen peas
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
- 100ml (3 1/2 floz) water
- 400g (14oz) cooked macaroni or other short-shape pasta
For the topping
- 500g (1lb 2oz) very low fat natural yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 175g (6oz) reduced fat Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 tbsp very finely chopped parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Place a large, non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the leeks, garlic, tomatoes, peas, chives and water, stir together and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the water has been absorbed.
- Stir the cooked pasta into the tomato mixture, then transfer to a shallow, ovenproof dish.
- Preheat the oven to 220C/Gas 7. Mix all the topping ingredients in a bowl, season well and pour over the pasta mixture. Place in the oven and cook for 15-20 mins, or until lightly golden and bubbling. Allow to stand for 5 mins before serving. Accompany with a crisp green salad.
Original: 11 1/2
Green: 6
This recipe was taken from Slimming World's Best Ever Recipes, £14.99, Ebury Press or available from Amazon
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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