Low Sodium Macaroni and Cheese with Peas
Elevate your comfort food game with this heart-healthy recipe for **Low Sodium Macaroni and Cheese with Peas**! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat macaroni, low sodium cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and nutrient-rich frozen peas, this dish delivers indulgent creamy goodness without the excess salt. The velvety cheese sauce, enhanced with a hint of garlic powder and black pepper, coats each bite of tender pasta and sweet peas perfectly. Featuring simple prep, a quick cook time of just 25 minutes, and family-friendly flavors, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or healthier twists on classic comfort food. Serve warm and savor every bite of this guilt-free, low sodium delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat macaroni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1.5 cups low sodium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup low sodium mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, omitting any salt. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the peas to the pot. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a paste. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually whisk in the skim milk, making sure to break up any lumps, until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, approximately 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add the shredded low sodium cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Stir until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the ground black pepper and garlic powder, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Combine the cooked macaroni and peas with the cheese sauce in the saucepan, stirring until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve the low sodium macaroni and cheese with peas warm, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.3 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 297 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.1 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.9 g | ||
| Protein | 111.8 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 2378 mg | 183% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2136 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
