Classic Macaroni and Cheese

2 C macaroni
1/2 C onions, chopped
1/2 C evaporated skim milk
1 medium egg, beaten
1/4 tsp black pepper
11/4 C (4 oz) lowfat sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
as needed nonstick cooking spray

Bean and Macaroni Soup

2 cans (16 oz each) great northern beans
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 C onion, coarsely chopped
2 C carrots, sliced
1 C celery, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 C tomatoes, fresh, peeled, cut up (or 1 1/2 lb canned, whole, cut up)*
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano to taste black pepper, freshly ground
1 bay leaf, crumbled
4 C elbow macaroni, cooked

Baked Macaroni, Cheese & Spinach

1 pound elbow macaroni
15 oz. low fat ricotta cheese
1 3/4 cups skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 teaspoons brown mustard
1 −2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese
2 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika