Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes Healthy Pasta Recipes by Shape Healthy Macaroni Recipes Healthy Macaroni & Cheese Recipes Pressure-Cooker Mac & Cheese 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews Make a healthier version of classic macaroni and cheese with this recipe that adds broccoli for a nutritional boost and an easy way to eat more vegetables. Using an electric pressure cooker, such as the InstantPot, gets dinner on the table in just 30 minutes. By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien Instagram As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 8, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces whole-wheat rotini (about 3 cups) 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth ¾ cup low-fat milk ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 cups frozen baby broccoli florets, thawed and patted dry 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese Directions Combine pasta, broth, milk, salt and pepper in an electric pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid. Cook at high pressure for 7 minutes. Release the pressure. Add broccoli, Cheddar and cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir again and serve. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 390 Calories 16g Fat 47g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size Generous 1 cup Calories 390 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 8g 30% Total Sugars 5g Protein 19g 37% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 9g 44% Cholesterol 47mg 16% Vitamin A 1631IU 33% Vitamin C 33mg 37% Folate 44mcg 11% Sodium 611mg 27% Calcium 310mg 24% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 70mg 17% Potassium 295mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved