One of the easiest ways to give mac and cheese a facelift is to switch to whole wheat or high fiber pasta. If you haven't made the switch yet, this one is painless for the pasta takes on the flavor of the mac and cheese. You boost the nutrition profile immediately with fiber and various vitamins and minerals depending on which pasta you choose. If you're thinking you're not so sure about switching to whole wheat or high fiber pasta, then do so gradually. Try using ½ of your white pasta with ½ of a whole wheat version. Slowly increase the amount of the whole wheat version over time. Whole wheat pasta has a hearty nutty flavor and is filling so you tend to eat less.