Gluten Free Mac & Cheese

This recipe can also be called
Gluten Free Homemade, Healthy Mac 'n Cheese.





Yes, you read that right.
A macaroni and cheese dish, that can I say
gasp!
low-fat.
And it's really quick to make.

I got the recipe from Aubrey over at Delicioso.

My two year old said she "loooves" this "mac&cheeeeese." (Really long emphsis on the eeese sound).
  And with the carrot, onion and real cheese, I don't feel bad letting her eat as much as she wants.

The sauce goes along way. For the 3 of us, I usually only make half the recipe. 
 Or, make the whole batch and freeze the remainder.  It heats up nicely for a quick lunch.

You can add an extra carrot without changing the texture and you must, must use arborio rice. The creamy properties of arborio rice (the kind used in risottos) is what makes this sauce so creamy without the addition of cream or butter.

Gluten Free Mac 'n Cheese

1/4 c. red onion, chopped

1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped

1/4 cup arborio rice

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

6 cups cooked GF macaroni noodles (or your favorite type)

Salt to taste

Place onion, carrot, rice, and chicken broth in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil until vegetables and rice are tender, about 20 mins. When done, cool slightly and pour into a blender with cheese. Puree until smooth. Add salt to taste. Pour over cooked macaroni.