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Greek Mac and Cheese

Greek Mac and Cheese, a healthy twist on a comfort food classic made in a creamy cheese sauce with whole wheat pasta, tomatoes, spinach, olives and Feta cheese.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 341 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • kosher salt
  • 8 ounces Delallo's 100% Organic Whole Wheat Elbow Past
  • cooking spray
  • 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup red onion (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low fat milk
  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 5 ounces crumbled Feta cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram or thyme
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 cups quartered cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 10 pitted kalamata olives (chopped)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (chopped)
  • Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  When boiling, add macaroni and boil until just under al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a deep casserole dish (roughly 8 ½ ” x 10 ½ ”) with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat, melt butter.
  4. Add red onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.  Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the top and stir, cooking 2-3 minutes more.
  6. Add the milk whisk until boiling.
  7. Remove from heat and add mozzarella and 1/3 of the feta.  Stir until mostly melted.
  8. Add oregano, marjoram, pepper, diced tomatoes, olives and spinach.  Stir to combine, add 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more as needed.
  9. Transfer everything to the casserole dish.  Top with the remaining feta cheese.
  10. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until top golden. Garnish with dill or parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups Calories 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7.5g (38%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 341

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups
Calories 341kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7.5g 38%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.