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Mac and Cheese for 2 is for Dinner.

Mac and Cheese for 2 takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Mac and Cheese for 2 takes 15 minutes to cook.

Mac and Cheese for 2 makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Mac and Cheese for 2 are:

• 1 cup uncooked penne pasta
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon smart balance light butter spread
• 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded 2% cheddar cheese, divided

Here is how you make Mac and Cheese for 2:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender; set aside. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Drain pasta. Add pasta, bacon and onion mixture to the sauce; stir to coat. Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings. Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOUZAMO.

The nutritional information for Mac and Cheese for 2 is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 454.5

• Total Fat: 21.5 g
• Cholesterol: 62.5 mg
• Sodium: 797.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 38.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 30.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Mac and Cheese for 2 is Vegetarian