Lunch

Mexican Mac and Cheese is for Lunch.

Mexican Mac and Cheese takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Mexican Mac and Cheese takes 20 minutes to cook.

Mexican Mac and Cheese makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Mexican Mac and Cheese are:

*Whole Wheat Penne (dry), 16 oz
Cheese - Cottage Cheese (Low Fat 2%) - Daisy brand - 1/2C, 2 serving
Milk Reduced Fat Milk 2% Great Value ( 1 cup serving), 1.75 cups (1/4 divided)
*Kraft 2% Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 2 cup
Onions, raw, 1 large
Beans, black, 2 cup
Baby Spinach (raw), 2 cup
*Cumin (ground), 2 tsp
Pepper, red or cayenne, 2 tsp
Corn Starch, 2 Tbsp

Here is how you make Mexican Mac and Cheese:

Preheat oven to 375 and cook penne according to instrcutions on the box. In the meantime sautee up the chopped onions in a medium saucepan until soft. Add in 1.5 cups of milk and bring to a simmer. Mix in the corn starch with the remaining 1/4 cup of milk and add to the saucpan once it is simmering. Lower the heat and allow the sauce to thicken up and then add in the cottage cheese and spices. Once cottage cheese is melted add in the cheese. Strain the penne as well as the black beans and then mix in with the cheese sauce. Layer your 9x9 pan with half of the pasta then add the spinach as a layer on the top then finish off by adding the rest of the pasta and sauce. Place in the oven and cook until bubbly and thickened. Let cool and enjoy!!!

The nutritional information for Mexican Mac and Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 521.4

• Total Fat: 13.0 g
• Cholesterol: 40.2 mg
• Sodium: 475.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 80.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 14.0 g
• Protein: 30.1 g

Mexican Mac and Cheese is Mexican cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Mexican Mac and Cheese is Vegetarian