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Greek Mac and Cheese

URL: https://www.wellplated.com/skinny-greek-mac-and-cheese/

Ingredients

The pasta and vegetables

  • 12 ounces whole-wheat elbow macaroni or penne
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, chopped

The sauce

  • 2 cups non-fat milk, divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1½ cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

The topping

  • 1 cup pita chips, crushed
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or dill or thyme, chopped

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onions and peppers in olive oil until tender.
  2. Prepare the pita chip topping by mixing with olive oil and oregano.
  3. Rehydrate the sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water.
  4. Whisk together some milk and flour in a small bowl.
  5. Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan until steaming, then add the flour mixture to thicken.
  6. Stir in the cheddar, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper into the sauce.
  7. Cook the pasta until slightly underdone, then combine with the sauce and vegetables.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with crushed pita chips, and bake until bubbly and golden.
  9. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
598
Total fat
23g
Total carbohydrates
69g
Total protein
34g
Sodium
948mg
Cholesterol
56mg

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