Healthy Mac and Cheese using Dreamfields pasta – THM S

This post may contain affiliate links. Click here for my affiliate disclosure. If you purchase items through my affiliate links, I receive a small commission but your price doesn’t change. This healthier Mac and Cheese is made with Dreamfields pasta and a silky smooth, ooey gooey cheese sauce. THM S Feel free to use this cheese sauce on zoodles or another low carb pasta alternative if you prefer! Can I use Dreamfields pasta on the THM plan? Dreamfields pasta has always been a bit of a grey area. Dreamfields pasta used to be touted as a low carb pasta, but then there was a big lawsuit, and claims changed. To my understanding, Dreamfields pasta is more “slow carb” than “low carb.” Dreamfields is ok to use as a personal choice item on the THM plan in an S or E setting occasionally, but monitor your own reaction to it to decide if it’s for you or not. Dreamfields is not considered a Fuel Pull ingredient. If you find your weight loss stalling, Dreamfields pasta would be an item to cut back on. You can find Dreamfields pasta at Walmart and most grocery stores. As I said above, feel free to use your favorite veggie noodle substitute in place of the Dreamfields pasta if you prefer! Turn it into a meal! Feel free to add chopped fully cooked ham, hot dogs, chicken, or turkey for protein. I added some crushed Ryvita cracker crumbs on top for garnish and some crunch. Plenty of salt and black pepper are essential – so don’t skimp on those! Use this cheese sauce on all the things! The sauce in this dish is a great basic cheese sauce that you could use for many different things! Perfect for picky eaters! I guarantee your children and picky husbands will enjoy this mac and cheese! I first created this recipe when I was living at home with my parents and three younger siblings and everyone scarfed it down. Need more family friendly dishes?  How about… As always, check out the Notes section of the recipe for helpful info and answers to frequently asked questions! YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: You can find this recipe on page 123 of my cookbook Necessary Food. This healthier Mac and Cheese is made with Dreamfields pasta and a silky smooth, ooey gooey cheese sauce. THM S Feel free to use this cheese sauce on zoodles or another low carb pasta alternative if you prefer! Dreamfields is ok to use as a personal choice item on the THM plan occasionally, but monitor your own reaction to it to decide if it’s for you or not. You can find Dreamfields pasta at Walmart and most grocery stores. 2 cups dry Dreamfields elbow pasta (or whatever shape you prefer)   CHEESE SAUCE 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I love sharp cheddar, but use whatever kind of cheese you like) 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or cashew milk (plain, not vanilla) 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons salted butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper CHEESE SAUCE Cook the Dreamfields pasta according to package directions. Cook al dente; do not overcook! Meanwhile melt the cheese sauce ingredients together in a saucepan on the stovetop. It’s important to do this slowly over medium-low heat. Do not boil. When everything is melted, whisk the cheese sauce together until smooth. When the pasta is done, drain it and stir it into the cheese sauce. Add plenty of salt and black pepper to taste – I personally like a little more than the sauce calls for. Serve immediately. Dreamfields pasta should not be reheated or overcooked (this causes it to lose whatever low glycemic properties it may have), so I enjoy leftovers cold. Feel free to add chopped fully cooked ham, hot dogs, chicken, or turkey for protein. I added some crushed Ryvita cracker crumbs on top for garnish and some crunch. The sauce in this dish is a great basic cheese sauce that you could use for many different things! You can find this recipe on page 123 of my cookbook Necessary Food. Prep Time: 15 minsCook Time: 10 minsCategory: Side dishMethod: StovetopCuisine: THM S Keywords: thm, trim healthy mama, thm mac and cheese, healthy mac and cheese, dreamfields mac and cheese, thm macaroni, dreamfields macaroni, dreamfields pasta Did you make this recipe? Tag me at @brianamthomas – I can’t wait to see your creations! First published to the blog on March 24, 2016. Pictures updated and post tidied up November 2021. No real changes were made to the recipe – just some notes added. You may also enjoy: