Trimmed-Down Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
    2 Tbsp. reduced calorie margarine
    2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded 1/3 less fat sharp Cheddar cheese
    2 c. skim milk
    1/2 tsp. salt
    3 Tbsp. egg substitute
    1/4 tsp. paprika
Preparation
    Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
    Drain well and set aside.
    Melt margarine in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
    Add flour, stirring until smooth.
    Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
    Stir in salt and cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
    Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot mixture into egg substitute.
    Add remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
    Stir cheese sauce into macaroni and pour into a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika.
    Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
    Yields 5 1/2 cups.
    Contains 160 calories per 1/2 cup serving.

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