Macaroni Turkey

Lowfat macaroni cheese with turkey.

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Serves: 4 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients Convert to Metric

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 pint chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp light margarine
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1/2 pint fat free milk
  • 2 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 8 oz macaroni (egg-free)
  • 4 slices smoked turkey, cut in half
  • 3 tomatoes, sliced
  • 3 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

Directions:

Put the onion and stock in non-stick skillet; bring to the boil, stirring ocassionally. Cook for 6 minutes until the stock is reduced completely.

In a saucepan, whisk the margarine, flour, milk and seasoning over medium heat until thickened and smooth. remove from heat; add cheese, mustard and onion.

Cook the macaroni according to packet directions.

Transfer to a shallow flameproof dish. Arrange turkey slices and tomatoes over macaroni cheese. Sprinkle with basil leave and parmesan; grill to brown lightly.