Macaroni Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Macaroni Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Serves 4

Full Choice 3½ pts per serving

No Count 1 pt per serving (parmesan)

4 large red peppers, halved and de-seeded

salt & pepper

170g dry weight macaroni or other small pasta shapes

1 garlic clove, crushed

4 spring onions, chopped finely

170g quark

4 tbsp very low fat fromage frias

1 tsp mild chilli powder

2 level tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Preheat grill to medium.  Place the pepper halves on th grill pan and cook for 7-8 mins on each side until tender and lightly charred.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta as directed on the packet, drain and return to the pan.

Mix the qurk and fromage frias with the spring onions, garlic and chilli powder.  Mix into the drained macaroni in the pan and season well.

Pile into the pepper halves, making sure they are properly and well filled.

Return to the grill and sprinlkle with parmesan.  Grill for 3-4 mins and serve sprinkled with chives.