Healthy Baked Macaroni Cheese

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A delicious healthy alternative to macaroni and cheese. Very quick and easy to make and homemade is always so much better! I will sometimes add chicken or spinach and turn it into a main dish.

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Steps

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I like to use the healthy choice or smart balance cheeses.

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Use tabasco to taste of course--my husband likes it spicy !.

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Preheat oven to 375f and spray a 9x13 or 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray oil.

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Cook macaroni according to package directions.

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In a food processor or blender , mix ricotta cheese , milk , egg substitute , mustard , tabasco sauce , salt and pepper.

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Process until smooth.

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Drain macaroni , return to pot and add shredded cheddar.

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Stir until cheese melts.

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Stir in ricotta mixture and scrape into prepared baking dish.

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In a small bowl , combine parmesan cheese , bread crumbs , and paprika.

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Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese.

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Bake at 375f for 25 minutes.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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whole wheat elbow macaroni, fat-free ricotta cheese, skim milk, egg beaters egg substitute, brown mustard, tabasco sauce, salt, ground pepper, fat-free cheddar cheese, fat-free parmesan cheese, fine breadcrumbs, paprika