Mac & Cheese with Ripe Olives

Mac & Cheese with Ripe Olives Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Servings: 6

Ingredients   2 cups (7 oz) multigrain or whole wheat elbow macaroni pasta   2 Tbs canola or vegetable oil   2 Tbs all-purpose flour   2 1/2 cups 1% lowfat milk   2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided   1 can (2.25 oz) Lindsay® Sliced Ripe Pitted Olives, drained   1/2 cup packaged panko bread crumbs or toasted fresh bread crumbs Select All  Add Checked Ingredients To Shopping List Directions Heat oven to 350oF. Cook pasta according to package directions omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook 30 seconds stirring constantly. Stir in milk; bring to a boil. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cheese until melted. Stir in drained pasta and olives; mix well. Transfer to an 8 or 9-inch glass baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes. Combine remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bread crumbs; sprinkle over pasta mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bubbly. harveys mywebgrocer.com