Green Mac and Cheese
A fun and creamy gluten-free mac and cheese with a bright green spinach sauce that's perfect for weeknight dinners and kids' meals.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
- 8 oz Gluten free pasta (elbows or shells) Elbows are classic, shells add fun monster vibes.
- 4 cups Fresh spinach Baby spinach works best for a smoother sauce.
- 2 tbsp Butter or olive oil For wilting the spinach.
- 1 cup Milk Any kind you like.
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded For the creamy cheese flavor.
- 4 oz Cream cheese or cottage cheese For added creaminess.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder Or a small garlic clove, optional.
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook gluten free pasta in salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
Preparing Spinach Sauce
- Wilt the spinach in a pan with butter or olive oil for 1-2 minutes until it collapses.
- Blend wilted spinach with milk and cream cheese or cottage cheese until smooth.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- Pour the green sauce into a pot on low heat. Add shredded cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and garlic to taste.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- Stir in the cooked pasta, heating on low for a minute to coat everything nicely.
Notes
For a fun twist, consider adding black olive 'eyes' on top or stirring in cooked chicken for added protein. Optionally freeze the sauce separately for later use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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