Macaroni & Cheese (Stove-Top Style)

1½ Tbsp butter

1½ Tbsp white flour

1½ cups skim milk

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1½ cups (6 oz) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni according to package directions.  In medium saucepan, melt butter.  Add flour.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.  Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened.  Stir in salt and pepper.  Remove pan from heat.  Add cheese.  Stir until cheese is melted.  Stir macaroni into cheese sauce. 

6 servings, each serving has 292 calories, 10g fat, 23g carbohydrate, 28g protein, 3g fiber