LIGHTENED-UP SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This lightened-up but still creamy version of macaroni and cheese is full of protein--an impressive 29 grams per serving-quite an accomplishment for a vegetarian meal. The whole-wheat pasta, spinach and artichoke hearts add their vitamin, mineral and fiber superpowers.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Special equipment: a broiler-safe 2-quart baking dish
- Position an oven rack at the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water; strain the pasta.
- Wipe out the pot. Add the butter, and melt over medium heat. Add the shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the flour, and whisk constantly until it begins to toast, about 2 minutes. (The flour will form a thick paste, but that's okay; just keep it moving in the pot.) Whisk in the milk and the reserved pasta water, and whisk constantly until the mixture is thick like gravy, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the sour cream, 2/3 cup of the mozzarella, the Swiss cheese and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan. Once the cheeses have melted, add the spinach, and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the artichoke hearts, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a broiler-safe 2-quart baking dish.
- Stir together the remaining 1/3 cup mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the pasta. Broil until golden and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
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Ryan Barczuk
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend.
moran mo
[email protected]I had some trouble finding artichoke hearts, but I was able to substitute canned artichokes and it still turned out great.
Lakisha Baker
[email protected]This recipe was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it.
Cindy Orongo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The artichokes and cheese helped to balance out the flavor.
Kapama official
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had!
Syed Baidar
[email protected]My kids loved this dish and it was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Ava1one Martin
[email protected]I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great!
Ara ara
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.
Shambhu Sapkota
[email protected]I loved the creamy texture of the cheese sauce and the crunch of the bread crumbs on top.
Md alomgir Hossion
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The spinach and artichoke added a delicious flavor that made it feel like a special occasion meal.