Guilt Free Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups multigrain elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk, warmed for 1 minute in the microwave
• 8 ounces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 1/4 cups)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 cup panko

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the broiler.

2. 2

   . Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

3. 3

   . While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly until golden, about 2 minutes. Continue whisking and add the milk in a slow, steady stream. Bring the mixture to a steady simmer, whisking constantly, and whisk until thickened, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   . Drain the pasta in a colander. Remove the sauce from the heat, add the cheese, and stir until the cheese melts. Immediately add the hot, drained pasta and stir until well-coated. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

5. 5

   Divide the mac and cheese among four 6-ounce ovenproof ramekins and sprinkle 1 tablespoon bread crumbs over each. Broil until crumbs are golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to let the top burn. Serve immediately.