Did you know that cheddar cheese is lactose free? According to Cabot, “In the cheese-making process, the whey (where most of the lactose is) is separated out from the curd in the milk, and natural aging breaks down any remaining lactose. So aged cheeses, like cheddar, contain zero grams of lactose.” Cabot shared this recipe for easy Mac N Cheese.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta (small elbow macaroni, rigatoni, or penne)
- 1 c. reduced-fat lactose-free milk (we carry Organic Valley’s)
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. warm water
- 4 oz. Cabot aged cheddar, grated (about 1 c.)
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- (optional) crumbled bacon
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring milk to simmer over medium heat, stirring often to avoid scorching the bottom of the pan.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water; stir into the milk. Continue stirring until sauce is simmering and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
4. Add cheese, mustard, and salt, stirring well.
5. Combine the drained pasta with the sauce. Serve topped with bacon, if desired. Serves 2.