SPINACH-TOMATO MACARONI & CHEESE
An old-school classic gets a boost of nutrition and flavor from garlicky spinach and tomatoes in this healthy mac and cheese recipe.
Provided by Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD
Categories Healthy Macaroni & Cheese Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and 1/4 tsp salt; cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add spinach, stirring until wilted and adding 1 Tbsp. water at a time, if needed. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the spinach mixture.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the pan. When the butter has melted, whisk in flour, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Cook, whisking, until thickened and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup cheese until melted.
- Add the macaroni and sauce to the bowl with the spinach mixture; mix well. Transfer to an 11x7-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 725 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CHERYL'S SPINACH CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE
This recipe was given by a friend and it instantly became a favorite! It tastes great as leftovers as well! Enjoy!
Provided by FBERLAGE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, and cook the spinach 4 to 6 minutes, until tender.
- Place the cooked pasta in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil. Toss the pasta with the cooked spinach, egg mixture, and bread crumbs.
- Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish, and cover with another 1/3 of the pasta sauce. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella. Layer with remaining pasta mixture, and top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the rest of the Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 668.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
SPINACH BEEF MACARONI BAKE
This hearty casserole is great for a family reunion or church supper. I've also made half the recipe for family gatherings. It's become a special favorite of my grandson-in-law and great-grandson, who often ask me to serve it when they're visiting. -Lois Lauppe, Lahoma, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt, garlic powder, pepper and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Drain macaroni; add macaroni and spinach to beef mixture. Pour into two greased 3-qt. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 632mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SPINACH MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Spinach Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lori Mama
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- In medium sized pot, over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the hot milk and cook until thickened.
- Add the spinach, cheese, seasonings, horseradish and mustard.
- Mix well.
- Combine with the cooked pasta.
- Place in a greased cassarole dish.
- Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until bubbling.
SPINACH MAC AND CHEESE
This recipe was a successful attempt at trying to feed my family more spinach. They loved it and now prefer this version to conventional mac and cheese.
Provided by Lenka McDonald
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat while macaroni is cooking. Add flour and whisk until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in a little milk and continue whisking. Pour in remaining milk and add frozen spinach. Cook, whisking constantly, until spinach softens and sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in 2 cups Cheddar cheese; whisk until melted. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Drain macaroni and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish. Cover with cheese sauce. Mix well. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler and broil until a golden crust forms on top, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 466.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
CREAMY MACARONI SPINACH BAKE
Make and share this Creamy Macaroni Spinach Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish; set aside.
- Cook macaroni according to package; drain.
- Place hot, drained macaroni in a large bowl and toss with butter and softened cream cheese.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and gently mix together well.
- Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
SPINACH POWER PESTO MACARONI AND CHEESE
Another take on our beloved macaroni and cheese!
Provided by Phoebe
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pesto Pasta Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Add baby spinach to the pot in the last minute of cooking; drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk 2 tablespoons pesto, flour, black pepper, and salt into onion mixture until smooth; whisk milk in gradually. Cook and stir milk mixture until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese; remove saucepan from heat and stir until cheeses are melted, about 1 minute.
- Stir cheese mixture into macaroni mixture; pour into prepared casserole dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove casserole from oven; increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan; stir in remaining 2 tablespoons pesto, 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, and bread cubes. Remove casserole dish from oven, uncover, and top with bread mixture.
- Bake casserole with topping in the preheated oven, uncovered, until bubbly and golden, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 120.7 mg, Fat 45.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 39.5 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 1348.1 mg, Sugar 8 g
SPINACH MAC 'N' CHEESE
Your favourite comfort food revamped with fewer calories and more veggies. This vegetarian mac 'n' cheese with spinach and tomatoes is an easy meal for two
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium non-stick pan. Add the leeks, stir well, then cover and cook for about 6 mins or until softened.
- Put the flour and mustard powder in a small bowl and gradually whisk in the milk. Pour into the pan with the leeks and stir with a wooden spoon until thickened. Continue stirring over a low heat while the pasta cooks. It will seem thick but will be diluted later.
- Drain the pasta, reserving the cooking water, then stir the paste into the sauce. Add the spinach and 1-11/2 ladlefuls of the water to make a spoonable sauce, then stir over the heat until the spinach has wilted. Stir in most of the cheese and taste for seasoning.
- Heat the grill. Tip the pasta mixture into a casserole dish, arrange the tomatoes over the top and scatter over the remaining cheese. Grill for 5-10 mins or until bubbling and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
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