The standard 'saucepan-style' mac and cheese
has been given a flavor make-over with the simple addition of
sun-dried tomatoes. Serve this tasty dish either as a quick meatless
entree or side dish.
Penne
Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
- 2 cups (8 ounces) dry
penne pasta
8 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated
Lowfat 2% Milk 2 cups (8 ounce package) shredded Italian-style
four-cheese blend
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Prepare pasta according
to package directions, adding sun-dried tomatoes to boiling pasta
water for last two minutes of cooking time; drain.
- Meanwhile, combine evaporated
milk, cheese, basil, garlic powder and pepper in medium saucepan.
Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese
is melted. Remove from heat.
- Add pasta and sun-dried
tomatoes to cheese sauce; stir until combined.
Makes 7 servings (1/2 cup
each).
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 260 Calories from Fat: 90 Total Fat: 10
g Saturated Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 30 mg Sodium: 390 mg Carbohydrates:
28 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sugars: 6 g Protein: 15 g
Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com,
used with permission.
