spinach mac-n-cheese

Name: Spinach mac-n-cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon(s) canola oil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) paprika; 10 ounce(s) frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1-3/4 cup(s) 1% milk, divided; 3 tablespoon(s) flour; 2 cup(s) reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese, sharp; 1 cup(s) low-fat cottage cheese; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each, salt & pepper; 8 ounce(s) whole wheat penne pasta

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sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Nov 22, 2013

I wanted mac-n-cheese, but a healthier version, so I made this and even my grandchildren liked it, surprisingly, lol.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1-3/4 cup 1% milk, divided
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese, sharp
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon each, salt & pepper
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta

How To Make spinach mac-n-cheese

Step 1

Heat oven to 450. Spray a 8" square baking dish w/ cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed, drain. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, oil and paprika. Set aside.

Step 2

Press spinach in a strainer to drain any excess liquid. Heat 1-1/2 cups milk in lg saucepan over medium heat until steaming. In bowl, whisk remaining milk w/ flour.
Step 3

Add to milk in saucepan. Whisk until it thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Add pasta to sauce. Spoon 1/2 the pasta mix into baking dish, top w/ the spinach and then remaining pasta mix. Top w/ bread crumbs. Bake 30 mins, or until bubbly.
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