Recipe: Mac-Plus with Cheese (using mushrooms, zucchini and tofu)

MAC-PLUS WITH CHEESE

8 oz. dry elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella (I used Healthy Choice fat-free)
2 small zucchini, split and sliced
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/2 small onion, diced
3 oz. baked/spiced tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 cup raisins
Pepper and garlic powder to taste
1 tsp. rosemary

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Put about half of the macaroni in a 9x9-inch baking pan. Cover with about half of the cheese.

In a bowl mix the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, tofu, cashews, and raisins, then pour this layer on top of the macaroni and smooth it. Sprinkle garlic and fresh ground black pepper lightly over this.

In a bowl mix the remaining macaroni, remaining cheese, yogurt, more garlic and pepper, and rosemary, then pour this over the previous layer and smooth it.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes (or until it starts to brown), let cool 5 minutes, slice and serve.

Makes 4-6 servings
From: Cheryl, PA