High Protein Mac and Cheese

High protein mac and cheese with broccoli and plenty of calories to stop unintended weight loss and promote weight gain.

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Course Main Course, Side Dish

Servings servings

Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients

14.5 ounces whole wheat fusilli pasta
4 cups Frozen broccoli florets
1 cup whole milk
1 Tbsp butter
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces Greek yogurt
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to box directions and add 1 tsp salt to the water.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt together milk, butter, yogurt, cheese, salt and pepper. Stir frequently.
Cook frozen broccoli according to directions on the bag.
Drain pasta when done and combine with cheese sauce and broccoli.

Notes

Barilla Protein Plus Pasta is a pasta option with even more protein.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 994mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 726IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 1mg

Keyword protein, vegetarian

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