Creamy Stove-top Rotini And Cheese

Total Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (13 1/4 ounce) box uncooked whole wheat pasta (rotini or penne)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. drain and set aside.
• 2 while pasta cook, place wheat flour, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan. add milk, stirring with a whisk until well blended. drop cream cheese by teaspoonfuls into milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes or until thick and cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally. stir in mustard, worcestershire sauce, and garlic; simmer 1 minute. remove from heat. add cheddar cheese, stirring until cheese melts. combine pasta and cheese sauce in a large bowl; toss well.