Baked low-fat pasta casserole

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• 350 g pasta (croissant), or other
• 450 g cream cheese, grainy
• 500 ml skimmed milk
• 2 tbsp flour
• 125 g cheese (Cheddar), mature, grated
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 30 g Parmesan, freshly grated
• Margarine, for the mold or baking spray

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Cook the pasta in unsalted water according to the package directions until al dente, drain, and keep warm. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-liter casserole dish with margarine or spray with cooking spray. Blend the cream cheese with 4 tablespoons of the milk in a stand mixer. Mix the flour with another 4 tablespoons of the milk in a 2-liter saucepan until smooth. Add the remaining milk and cook, stirring, until a smooth sauce forms. Remove from the heat, stir in the blended cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Transfer the pasta to the casserole dish and pour the sauce over it. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Then switch to the broiler, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top of the casserole, and place it near the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until a brown crust has formed.