Easy and Creamy Rigatoni and Cheese
A delicious take on macaroni and cheese that is on the table quick, with little mess and fuss.
Servings 6 people
Calories 573kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box rigatoni
- 1 block cream cheese, light softened
- 1 cup milk, 1% divided
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese block, light reduced fat cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package and preferences
- Drain pasta. Turn burner down to medium-low.
- In empty pasta pot on burner, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese and Velveeta. Stir continuously until melted.
- Return pasta to pot; stir to combine sauce and pasta, until evenly coated.
- Add milk, if needed, to thin sauce to desired consistency.
- Add any mix ins, if using; stir to incorporate.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1413mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 12.7g | Calcium: 952mg | Iron: 3mg
