Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese
Winner of the One-Pot Wonders Contest
By
Ronna Farley
@RonnaF
7
This recipe prepares in a single pot, is easy to prepare and my entire family devours it!
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Mac and cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods and I loved the addition of spinach and artichokes to this one-pot recipe. Nice and cheesy, with a hint of spice, I couldn't stop eating this. So good! 
Ingredients
- 16 oz
- package tri-color rotini
- 1/2 c
- butter
- 8 oz
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 c
- chopped onion
- 1/4 c
- chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tsp
- granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp
- ancho chili powder
- 1/4 c
- all-purpose flour
- 14 oz
- can evaporated milk
- 8 oz
- plain greek yogurt
- 14 oz
- can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 10 oz
- package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
- 2/3 c
- panko bread crumbs
How to Make Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese
- 1In a 3-quart over-proof casserole dish cook tri-color rotini in salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
- 2Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 3Melt butter in the same casserole dish over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Whisk in sugar, ancho chili powder and flour. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Set aside 1/3 cup cheddar cheese. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk. Add yogurt and remaining cheese, artichokes, spinach and rotini. Blend well.
- 4In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup cheese and panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top.
- 5Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and topping is nicely browned. Makes 8 servings
About Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese
Course/Dish: Pasta, Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Pasta
Regional Style: American
Collection: One-Pot Meals
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
