Lightened-Up Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook whole wheat macaroni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 8 minutes.

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Stir 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and tapioca together in a saucepan. Whisk in remaining milk. Stir in Cheddar cheese mustard Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce thickens a bit and cheese is completely melted. Drain pasta and stir into the sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.

Cook under the broiler until top browns 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.