Name: Baked macaroni and cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz whole wheat macaroni; 3.5 oz 99% lean ground turkey; 3/4 cup nonfat milk; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp salted butter; 1 1/2 tbsp reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tbsp part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 3/4 tsp grated parmesan cheese; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 4 1/4 cups water; 4 olive oil cooking sprays

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Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bring the water and the majority of the salt to a boil in a small pot. Add the macaroni and cook for 7 minutes until slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
While the water boils, coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder and half the pepper, cooking for 1 minute more until no pink remains. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
In the same pot used for pasta, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, the remaining salt, and the rest of the pepper.
Fold the cooked macaroni and turkey into the cheese sauce. Transfer to a small baking dish and top with parmesan. Bake for 15 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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