CHEESE MACRONI

Cheese Macaroni

Macaroni is a quick food. Made from semolina or durum wheat it’s a healthier substitute. The cheesy macaroni is healthy as a cheese slice has the calcium of a glass of milk. It’s not a diet food though but tastes yummy. It’s excellent for toddlers and I remember my son finishing off his bowl since he was just 8months old. Still my kids love to have at their lunch break when in school.

Ingredients:-

2 cups macaroni (boiled)

1 onion chopped

1 cup mixed vegetables chopped (bell peppers, broccoli and baby corn)

1 tbsp. olive oil

Salt to taste

¼ tsp. white pepper powder

2 slices of cheese

½ tbsp. whole wheat flour

200ml milk

½ tsp. oregano powder

Chilli flakes-optional

1 tsp. butter

Method:-

• Heat olive oil in pan and saute onions for 5 minutes. When onions turn pink add chopped vegetables.

• Saute for 3-4 minutes and add whole wheat flour. Add butter at the same time and stir well for 2 minutes. While stirring slowly add cold milk making sure no lumps are formed.

• Lower the flame and add cheese slices. When cheese melts and smooth and thick sauce is formed add salt, pepper powder and oregano. Mix in along with boiled macaroni.

• Add chilli flakes if desired.

• Serve hot or at normal temperature.