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One Pot Spinach & Feta Macaroni and Cheese - Stove top, one pot Mac 'n Cheese covered in a creamy feta cheese sauce, tomatoes and fresh spinach. Dinner will be ready in 30 minutes! Get the recipe on diethood.com

One Pot Spinach & Feta Macaroni and Cheese

Katerina | Diethood
Stove top, one pot Mac 'n Cheese covered in a creamy feta cheese sauce, tomatoes and fresh spinach.
Servings : 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 fresh tomatoes , diced
  • 1 bag (8 to 10 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2- cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2- cup cubed white cheddar cheese
  • 1/4- cup part skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (whenever possible, use whole grain/multigrain macaroni)
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup unsweetened almondmilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. (Use a pan with a lid)
  • Add onions and pinch of salt; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes, spinach, cheeses, macaroni, vegetable broth, milk,and seasonings.
  • 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 15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked. Stir frequently, about every 3 minutes, to prevent sticking.
  • Remove from heat and stir.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 544 kcal | Carbohydrates: 60 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 23 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 52 mg | Sodium: 761 mg | Potassium: 382 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 1070 IU | Vitamin C: 10.9 mg | Calcium: 469 mg | Iron: 1.5 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: one pot mac and cheese, spinach mac and cheese, stovetop mac and cheese