BLT-rific Mac 'n Cheese

Name: BLT-rific Mac 'n Cheese
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices turkey bacon or center-cut bacon; 4 1/2 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) dry uncooked whole-wheat or high-fiber penne pasta; 2 large yellow summer squash; 3 cups chopped fresh spinach; 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped; 4 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese (recommended: The Laughing Cow Light); 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream; 2 slices fat-free Cheddar cheese; Salt and black pepper, optional

Recipe courtesy of Hungry Girl

Show: Hungry Girl

Episode: Bacon and PB

BLT-rific Mac 'n Cheese

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Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Calories

227

Total Fat

5 grams

Sodium

491 milligrams

Carbohydrates

33 grams

Dietary Fiber

6 grams

Protein

13 grams

Sugar

4 grams

Total: 40 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min

Level: Easy
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Analysis

Per Serving

Calories

227

Total Fat

5 grams

Sodium

491 milligrams

Carbohydrates

33 grams

Dietary Fiber

6 grams

Protein

13 grams

Sugar

4 grams

Total: 40 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min

Ingredients

3 slices turkey bacon or center-cut bacon

4 1/2 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) dry uncooked whole-wheat or high-fiber penne pasta

2 large yellow summer squash

3 cups chopped fresh spinach

1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

4 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese (recommended: The Laughing Cow Light)

2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

2 slices fat-free Cheddar cheese

Salt and black pepper, optional

Directions

Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes per side. Once cool enough to handle, crumble or chop and set aside.
In a large pot, prepare pasta al dente (firm) according to the instructions on the package. Drain well, return to the pot, and cover to keep warm.
While water comes to a boil and while pasta cooks, cut squash into pieces similar to the size of penne, about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
Spray a large skillet (with a lid) with nonstick spray, and bring to medium heat on the stove. Add squash, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, occasionally uncovering to stir.
Add spinach and tomato to the skillet, re-cover, and continue to cook for about 1 minute. Remove cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach has wilted, tomatoes are soft, and excess liquid has cooked off, about 3 minutes. If needed, drain any excess liquid. Set aside.
Place cheese wedges in a microwave-safe bowl and stir to break them up. Add sour cream and cheese slices, breaking cheese slices into pieces as you add them. Microwave for 30 seconds, and then stir thoroughly. Microwave for another 30 seconds, or until cheeses have fully melted. Mix until smooth.
Add cheese mixture and cooked veggies to the pasta. Toss to coat. Top with bacon. If needed, bring to desired temperature on the stove. If you like, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve it up!