Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese
By
Ronna Farley
@RonnaF
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This recipe prepares in a single pot, is easy to prepare and my entire family devours it!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
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
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16 ozpackage tri-color rotini
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1/2 cbutter
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8 ozshredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 cchopped onion
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1/4 cchopped red bell pepper
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1 tspgranulated sugar
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1/2 tspancho chili powder
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1/4 call-purpose flour
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14 ozcan evaporated milk
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8 ozplain greek yogurt
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14 ozcan artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
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10 ozpackage frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
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2/3 cpanko bread crumbs
How to Make Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese
- In a 3-quart over-proof casserole dish cook tri-color rotini in salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt 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.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup cheese and panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top.
- Bake 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
