Chat GPT actually came through with this recipe. It packs cheesy and creamy goodness. It’s low calorie due to using almond milk and nutritional yeast. I have made it multiple times and it feels like an indulgent cheat meal! Sometimes I pair it with a protein. I’ve made this with macaroni and penne.
Spicy Garlic Almond Milk Macaroni
~350 calories | Serves 1
✅ Ingredients:
• ½ cup dry elbow macaroni (~90g cooked) – 190 cal
• 1/2 tbsp butter – 30 cal
• 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk – 15 cal
• 1 tsp cornstarch – 10 cal
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast – 20 cal
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes (or to taste)
• Salt & pepper to taste
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🔪 Instructions:
1. Boil macaroni in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a nonstick pan, heat butter. Add garlic and sauté until golden.
3. Add cornstarch, stir for 30 seconds to make a light roux.
4. Slowly whisk in almond milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in: Chili flakes, Salt, Pepper, Nutritional yeast
6. Add macaroni, toss to coat, and let simmer for 1–2 more minutes.
by GradChances