One Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Spinach & Artichokes
Stove top one-pot Mac ‘n Cheese packed with spinach and artichokes, and a creamy cheese sauce. Dinner will be ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 Serves
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (use whole grain/multigrain macaroni)
- 1 bag (6 to 8 ounces) fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup Cara Mia Grilled Artichokes , drained
- 1 cup cubed white cheddar cheese or pepperjack cheese
- 1/4- cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1-1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almondmilk or soy milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. (Use a pan with a lid)
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add macaroni, spinach, artichokes, cheeses, vegetable broth, milk, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Mix to combine and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Lower heat to a medium-low, cover with lid and continue to cook for 12 to 14 minutes, or until pasta is cooked. STIR about every 3 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 456.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.2g | Protein: 18.4g | Fat: 21.3g | Saturated Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 33.8mg | Sodium: 503mg | Fiber: 5.6g | Sugar: 2.6g
