Spinach Mac & Cheese Recipe
August 29th, 2008 at 04:44pm Under Pasta+ Vegetables
This much loved comfort food has had a mini makeover to boost nutrition and cut down on fat. The layer of spinach adds vitamin A, iron and a nice texture. The use of reduced fat cheddar cheese and reduced fat cottage cheese helps to lower the fat.
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Ingredients
2 C. dried pasta (any shape)
1 8-oz. container frozen, chopped spinach, drained
1 C. low-fat cottage cheese
2 Tbs. flour
1 C. skim milk
1 C. reduced-fat sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1-2 tsp. Molly McButter cheese powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. mustard
2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese (heaping)
2 Tbs. bread crumbs
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